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New YorkS 69972025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relates to enforcement of pole attachment safety and quality

Sponsored By: Christopher Ryan (Democratic)

Became Law

ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSCODES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Online reports and two-week pole inspections

The Public Service Commission posts an online form for anyone or telecom workers to report unsafe or noncompliant pole attachments. The form takes date, time, location, a description, owner or attacher or contractor details, and photos. The commission must inspect reported complaints within two weeks and decide if a violation occurred. If it finds a violation, it must notify the responsible utility or attacher within two weeks of that finding.

Standard IDs for utility pole work

Pole owners and attachers must send identifying info to the Public Service Commission when they add an attachment or when a pole or attachment is modified, repaired, or inspected. They must include who owns the equipment, the contractors involved, work start and estimated finish dates, and any other data the commission requires. The commission keeps all submissions in one electronic database and sets a uniform format for filing.

Fines and stop-work for unsafe poles

When the commission finds a violation, it must notify the violator in writing. The violator has one week to fix it, unless the commission changes the time. If not fixed or not satisfactory, penalties apply: a first violation up to $20,000; a second up to $50,000; a third can trigger a stop‑work order in the county. For one‑touch make‑ready rule violations, the commission can fine up to $20,000. Twice a year, the commission lists attachers, internet providers, and contractors with three or more violations and shares the list with state agencies. These steps push faster fixes and safer poles.

List contractors on right-of-way permits

To get a public right‑of‑way permit, applicants must name every contractor, subcontractor, or agent who will do the work. If that lineup changes after filing, they must update the municipality within five business days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christopher Ryan

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Anthony H. Palumbo

    Republican • Senate

  • April Baskin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dean Murray

    Republican • Senate

  • Jamaal Bailey

    Republican • Senate

  • James Skoufis

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julia Salazar

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lea Webb

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mario Mattera

    Republican • Senate

  • Michelle Hinchey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Monica Martinez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patrick M. Gallivan

    Republican • Senate

  • Pete Harckham

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sean Ryan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelley Mayer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Steve Rhoads

    Republican • Senate

  • Toby Ann Stavisky

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 4

Senate vote • 6/6/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 50 • No: 3

committee vote • 5/29/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

committee vote • 5/13/2025

Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote

Yes: 8 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. APPROVAL MEMO.77

    12/19/2025Senate

  2. SIGNED CHAP.700

    12/19/2025Senate

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/8/2025Senate

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/17/2025House

  5. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/17/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.740

    6/13/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A7544A

    6/13/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO CODES

    6/6/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/6/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    6/6/2025Senate

  11. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1499

    5/29/2025Senate

  12. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    5/29/2025Senate

  13. PRINT NUMBER 6997A

    5/27/2025Senate

  14. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

    5/27/2025Senate

  15. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

    5/13/2025Senate

  16. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

    3/28/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment A

    5/27/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    3/28/2025

    PDF

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