New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5136 — Requires certain new residential construction to have pre-installed sufficient raceways to allow post-construction broadband cable deployment.*

Last action — REP/ACA 2RA

  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 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires new homes to include raceways for future broadband cables.

This legislation mandates that all new residential buildings must have raceways installed during construction. This setup will facilitate the easy deployment of broadband cables after the construction is completed.

What this means for you
  • Families: New homes will be better prepared for high-speed internet access post-construction.
  • Consumers: Consumers moving into new homes may find easier access to broadband services due to the pre-installed raceways.
  • Small Business: This could lead to improved broadband availability for residential areas, benefiting home-based businesses.

Summary

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

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. REP/ACA 2RA

  2. INT 1RA REF ATU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — ATU

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 3000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Bailey Jr., David Democrat Yea
DeAngelo, Wayne P. Democrat Yea
Egan, Kevin P. Democrat Yea
Karabinchak, Robert J. Democrat Yea
Katz, Andrea Democrat Yea
Spearman, William W. Democrat Yea
Walker, Jerry Democrat Yea
Barlas, Al Republican Yea
Kanitra, Paul Republican Yea
Sauickie, Alex Republican Yea

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Subjects

housing technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5136 do?
Residential contruction, new-allow post-constr broadband cable deployment
Who sponsors A 5136?
A 5136 is sponsored by Egan, Kevin P. and DeAngelo, Wayne P. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5136?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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