H 3505
An Act relative to construction for the installation or repair of utility lines
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Bill overview
This bill requires utility companies to notify property owners in advance of planned construction or repair work related to utility lines. The goal is to provide residents with more information and time to prepare for potential disruptions. It aims to improve communication between utility providers and the public regarding infrastructure projects. This legislation seeks to ensure transparency and minimize inconvenience for homeowners and renters.
Key provisions
- Utility companies must provide advance notification to property owners.
- Notifications must include details about the planned work.
- The notification period is to be specified in the bill.
- The bill addresses construction and repair of utility lines.
- It applies to telecommunications and energy utilities.
- It mandates a process for notifying affected property owners.
- The bill establishes a framework for communication regarding utility projects.
- It requires utility companies to provide specific information in their notifications.
Who is affected
- Property Owners
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Utility Companies
- Telecommunications Industry
Notable changes
- Requires proactive notification to property owners.
- Addresses construction and repair of utility lines.
- Potentially streamlines communication between utilities and residents.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.3505 194th (Current)
An Act relative to construction for the installation or repair of utility lines
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3505) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to require notification to owners of real estate in areas scheduled for certain public utility construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3505
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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