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HB 7173 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 21, 2026
Last action
Feb 3, 2026 — 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Bill O'Brien D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled