New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4902: Requires cell towers to be equipped with a back-up power source in case of a power outage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4902 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires cell towers to be equipped with a back-up power source in case of a power outage. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires cell towers to be equipped with a back-up power source in case of a power outage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
“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 ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.706
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS