New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5076 — "Smart Planning Wireless and Water Public Utility Facilities Act"; incentivizes placement of wireless communications equipment on water public utility towers.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ATU

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill incentivizes placing wireless equipment on water utility towers.

This bill allows wireless service providers to access water utility towers for equipment installation. It aims to enhance wireless communication services while ensuring a fair revenue-sharing model for utility ratepayers and investors.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This may offer new opportunities for small businesses in wireless communications by facilitating equipment installation.

Summary

Smart Planning Wireless & Water Public Utility Fac. Act-incentivizes placement

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 15, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ATU

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5076 do?
Smart Planning Wireless & Water Public Utility Fac. Act-incentivizes placement
Who sponsors A 5076?
A 5076 is sponsored by Murphy, Carol A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5076?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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