New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5037: Requires utility companies to report on utility poles and remove unused utility poles in the public right-of-way
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5037 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 11, 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: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires utility companies to report on utility poles and remove unused utility poles in the public right-of-way.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS