HB 800STATE · VirginiaIntroduced

Public service companies; pole attachments to accommodate cable TV systems & telecommunications.

Public service companies; pole attachments;cable television systems and telecommunications service providers. Requires a public utility, regarding the replacement of a pole toaccommodate an attachment by a telecommunications service provideror cable television system, to conduct such attachment and any requiredpole replacement in a manner consistent with federal guidance andregulations. The bill prohibits a public utility from apportioningto a telecommunications service provider or cable television systemthe cost of replacing a pole that fails to meet certain standardsas specified in the bill.

Voted: 4/17/2024

How representatives voted

376 yea·0 nay·3 other

Action history

  • 4/17/2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0822)
  • 4/17/2024Enacted, Chapter 822 (effective 7/1/24)
  • 4/17/2024Signed by President as reenrolled
  • 4/17/2024Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
  • 4/17/2024Reenrolled bill text (HB800ER2)
  • 4/17/2024Reenrolled
  • 4/17/2024Governor's recommendation adopted
  • 4/17/2024Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)
  • 4/17/2024BLOCK VOTE: (100-Y 0-N)
  • 4/17/2024House concurred in Governor's recommendation BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)