New YorkA 94352025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relates to requiring utility pole owners and attachers to submit an annual report on pole attachments; repeals provisions relating to right-of-way permits

Sponsored By: William Magnarelli (Democratic)

Became Law

CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONSRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Repeals new municipal pole enforcement section

The law repeals section 109-e of the General Municipal Law that the 2025 chapter added for municipal enforcement of pole-attachment safety and quality. This ends that specific local enforcement authority. The law takes effect on the same date and in the same manner as that 2025 chapter.

Public tool to report unsafe poles

The department may create a tool for people to report unsafe or improper pole attachments. Complaints must include the date and time, the location, and a short description. Include the pole owner, attacher, or contractor if known. The tool may also allow photos.

Pole owners and attachers must report annually

The law requires all utility pole owners and companies that attach equipment to file a yearly electronic report with the commission. Reports must show how many attachment requests came in, how long each took, and whether make-ready work was needed. For completed requests, reports must list poles sought, new attachments approved, the contractor, poles replaced and who paid, and the make-ready time and charges. The commission sets a uniform format, keeps the data in an electronic record, and may require other information.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

William Magnarelli
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Dana Levenberg
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 51 • No: 6

House vote • 1/20/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 51 • No: 6

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.6
2/13/2026House
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
2/13/2026House
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
1/20/2026Senate
PASSED SENATE
1/20/2026Senate
3RD READING CAL.39
1/20/2026Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S8820
1/20/2026Senate
REFERRED TO RULES
1/13/2026Senate
DELIVERED TO SENATE
1/13/2026House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
1/13/2026House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.2
1/12/2026House
RULES REPORT CAL.2
1/12/2026House
REPORTED
1/12/2026House
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
1/12/2026House
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
1/7/2026House
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
1/6/2026House

Bill Text

Original
1/6/2026
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