CABLE Expansion Act

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to address how local cable franchising authorities handle requests to place, build, or modify cable facilities that use easements or public rights-of-way. It keeps local authority over these decisions but says local rules may not prohibit, or have the effect of prohibiting, a cable operator from providing or improving cable service. Local authorities would have to approve or deny a complete request within 90 days if the facility goes on existing support infrastructure, or within 150 days otherwise, and moratoriums would not pause these deadlines. Denials would have to be in writing, backed by substantial evidence in a written record, and released publicly. A request would count as complete unless the authority sends written notice of missing information within 10 business days.

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Sponsors

• Julie Fedorchak Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors