Enacts the "wireless broadband eligible facility permitting act" to provide for uniform regulation of certain wireless facilities
This bill establishes a statewide process to streamline approvals for specific upgrades to existing wireless infrastructure, such as adding or replacing antennas on current towers or base stations. It exempts these "eligible modifications" from requiring local zoning or land use permits, which typically involve municipal review and delays. The goal is to accelerate broadband and advanced wireless service deployment by creating a uniform state-level permitting system. Local governments retain authority over other aspects of wireless facility siting under existing laws, but cannot impose additional permitting requirements for these specific upgrades.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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Mar 5, 2025
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REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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