New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5703: Requires utility companies to report on utility poles and remove unused utility poles in the public right-of-way

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 5703 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires utility companies to report on utility poles and remove unused utility poles in the public right-of-way. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic).