New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 917: Enacts the "credit for rural broadband act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 917 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "credit for rural broadband act". Primary sponsor: Pam Helming (Republican/Conservative). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "credit for rural broadband act"; provides for a refundable tax credit for costs paid for new construction of new broadband networks to residences and small businesses located in rural, unserved areas.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Helming | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Jim Tedisco | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
“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 INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
- REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY