AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

HB 5574 requires utility companies (like electric and telephone providers) to remove old utility poles within 30 days after installing a new pole alongside them. It mandates 72-hour notice to other pole users (e.g., cable or telecommunications companies) before removal work begins, with a $100 daily penalty for late removal. Fines collected from violations must be donated to the low-income home energy assistance program. This bill directly affects utility companies managing poles and aims to streamline pole replacement while ensuring timely removal of outdated infrastructure.