Illinois Bill Proposes Amending Rights-of-Way, Easement Rules
An Illinois bill introduced Friday would amend certain rules governing rights-of-way and utility easements. Introduced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D), HB-1737 would clarify that "no additional compensation is required for the installation and maintenance of broadband infrastructure within an…
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easement for electricity or along an existing public road right-of-way." It would also establish rules for "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."