New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4721 — Requires all new residential construction to have pre-installed sufficient raceways to allow post-construction broadband cable deployment.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires new homes to have raceways for broadband cable installation.

This bill mandates that all new residential buildings must include raceways designed for future broadband cable deployment. The text of the bill is not available for further details.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means new homes will be better equipped for future broadband service installations.

Summary

Residential contruction, new-allow post-constr broadband cable deployment

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

  • Vin Gopal · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Gopal, Vin

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4721 do?
Residential contruction, new-allow post-constr broadband cable deployment
Who sponsors S 4721?
S 4721 is sponsored by Gopal, Vin.
What is the current status of S 4721?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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