HB 6872

House·20th Congress·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

In plain language

The bill requires electric, cable, and telecom companies to regularly inspect, clean, and properly maintain all overhead lines and poles, with local governments overseeing compliance and penalties for violations.

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Author · Representative

Christopherson "Coco" M. YapReceipts →

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
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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
SB 1836· Filed Feb 11, 2026
Proper Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Distribution and Communication Lines Act
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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
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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
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