# New Jersey A1497: Removes requirement that local units may only provide broadband telecommunication service via wireless community service.

New Jersey A1497, Removes requirement that local units may only provide broadband telecommunication service via wireless community service., is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic); status failed, last action 2024-06-24 (RCM Assembly Appropriations Committee) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A1497
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Removes requirement that local units may only provide broadband telecommunication service via wireless community service.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-01-09
- Last action: 2024-06-24, RCM Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Sponsors: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2024-06-24: RCM Assembly Appropriations Committee (House)
- 2024-05-16: REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2024-01-09: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (House)

## Bill text

- Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology (5/16/24 1R), 2024-06-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_R1.PDF)
- Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Substitute (5/16/24), 2024-05-17: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2023-12-22: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_I1.PDF)

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- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
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## Sources
- [Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology (5/16/24 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_R1.HTM)
- [Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology (5/16/24 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_R1.PDF)
- [Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Substitute (5/16/24) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Substitute (5/16/24) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A1500/1497_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A1497-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).