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S 6874 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to installing fiber optic utility along certain highways

Summary
Requires the commissioner of transportation to install and maintain fiber optic utility along all highways and thruways in the state for access to fiber optic and broadband services.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates fiber optic installation along highways to expand broadband access, directly advancing internet infrastructure and connectivity.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates fiber optic installation along highways (transportation infrastructure), enhancing infrastructure use for broadband access, aligning with infrastructure improvement indicators.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
NY
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