HB 5238

House·20th Congress·Filed Oct 7, 2025

An Act Mandating the Proper Installation, Maintenance, Relocation, and Removal of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Lines, and Structures by Electric Distribution, Cable, and Telecommunications Companies to Ensure Public Safety and Good Housekeeping

In plain language

The Safe Overhead Lines and Equipment (SOLE) Act would require electric, cable and telecom companies to properly install, maintain, relocate or remove overhead lines and poles, with local governments and a new inter‑agency committee overseeing safety, and fines imposed for non‑compliance.

Public Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Representative

Agatha "Agay" CruzReceipts →

Official sources

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HB 64· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Mandating the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Lines, and Structures by All Electric Distribution, Cable, and Telecommunications Companies for Purposes of Public Safety and Good Housekeeping
Substituted by HB07565Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo
SB 1836· Filed Feb 11, 2026
Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution and Communication Lines Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos
HB 7565· Filed Feb 2, 2026
An Act Mandating the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Lines, and Structures by All Electric Distribution, Cable, and Telecommunications Companies for Purposes of Public Safety and Good Housekeeping
Approved by the House on 2026-02-18, transmitted to the Senate on 2026-02-19 and received by the Senate on 2026-02-19Rep. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo +43
HB 6872· Filed Dec 15, 2025
An Act Mandating the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Lines, and Structures by All Electric Distribution, Cable, and Telecommunications Companies for Purposes of Public Safety and Good Housekeeping
Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2025-12-17Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
HB 617· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Mandating the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution, Communication Line, and Structures by All Electric Distribution, Cable, and Telecommunications Companies for Purposes of Public Safety and Good Housekeeping
Substituted by HB07565Rep. Antonino III B. Roman

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HB05238 · Sources: BatasWatch