HB 1403

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 7, 2025

An Act Mandating All Power, Telecommunication, Cable and Internet Providers to Mend Dangling Wires and Clear Non-Operational Overhead Wires and Cables and Prescribing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The Anti‑Dangling Wires Act would require electricity, telephone, cable and internet companies to secure sagging wires, remove unused overhead cables, and, where feasible, move them underground; it also sets safety standards, inspection duties, and fines for non‑compliance.

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Author · Representative

Joel Chua
RepresentativeManila, 3rd District
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 1226· Filed Aug 20, 2025
Anti-Dangling Wires Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Raffy T. Tulfo
HB 303· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Mandating All Power, Telecommunication, Cable, and Internet Providers to Mend Dangling Wires and Clear Non-Operational Overhead Wires and Cables and Prescribing Penalties for Violation Thereof
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2025-07-29Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto
HB 3281· Filed Aug 6, 2025
An Act Mandating All Power, Telecommunication, Cable and Internet Providers to Mend Dangling Wires and Clear Non-Operational Overhead Wires and Cables and Prescribing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2025-08-12Rep. Rolando M. Valeriano +1
HB 8689· Filed Mar 18, 2026
An Act Mandating the Proper Management, Bundling, and Removal of Dangling and Non-Operational Overhead Utility Wires and Cables, and Prescribing Penalties Therefor
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2026-05-04Rep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian
HB 11461· Filed Sep 23, 2026
An Act Mandating the Proper Installation, Maintenance, Management, and Removal of Dangling and Non-Operational Overhead Utility Wires and Cables by All Entities Authorized to Install or Maintain Aerial Utility Cables, and Prescribing Penalties Therefor
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2026-09-25Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan

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HB01403 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch