HB 7565: 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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The bill requires all electric, cable, and telecom firms to regularly inspect and properly maintain overhead lines, remove unused or dangerous poles, and follow existing safety codes; local governments will enforce these rules, create monitoring teams, and impose fines up to ₱2 million for violations.

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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 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
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
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
SB 1226· Filed Aug 20, 2025
Anti-Dangling Wires Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Raffy T. Tulfo

HB 7565

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

Authors · 44 Representatives

In plain language

Authors · 44 Representatives

Official sources

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

Authors · 44 Representatives

In plain language

Authors · 44 Representatives

Official sources

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