New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5044: Requires that internet providers who provide service in a municipality provide basic internet service to each residential dwelling or residential dwelling unit in that municipality at no cost

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

Plain-language summary

A 5044 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires that internet providers who provide service in a municipality provide basic internet service to each residential dwelling or residential dwelling unit in that municipality at no cost. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.