Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB1737      — BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Creates the Broadband Deployment Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the use of existing electric easements and public road rights-of-way by a broadband provider to install, maintain, and use broadband infrastructure to provide broadband service. Provides that no additional compensation is required for the installation and maintenance of broadband infrastructure within an easement for electricity or along an existing public road right-of-way. Provides notice requirements for a specified entity that intends to provide broadband infrastructure for broadband services pursuant to an agreement to use existing or subsequently acquired utility easements. Sets forth provisions concerning a private right of action and damages for a property owner who is challenging the broadband provider's right to use an easement for broadband services or infrastructure. Requires coordination with the relevant local governmental unit to minimize potential future relocations. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  3. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 012-007-000

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  9. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  11. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Public Utilities

Passed 12 Yea · 7 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12002
Republican 0700
Total 12702
% of votes cast 57%33%0%10%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Not Voting
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1737      do?
Creates the Broadband Deployment Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the use of existing electric easements and public road rights-of-way by a broadband provider to install, maintain, and use broadband infrastructure to provide broadband service. Provides that no additional compensation is required for the installation and maintenance of broadband infrastructure within an easement for electricity or along an existing public road right-of-way. Provides notice requirements for a specified entity that intends to provide broadband infrastructure for broadband services pursuant to an agreement to use existing or subsequently acquired utility easements. Sets forth provisions concerning a private right of action and damages for a property owner who is challenging the broadband provider's right to use an easement for broadband services or infrastructure. Requires coordination with the relevant local governmental unit to minimize potential future relocations. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1737     ?
HB1737      is sponsored by Jay Hoffman (Democrat) and John M. Cabello (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1737     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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