HB 24-1334

House Bill 24-1334, which has been approved and will take effect on August 7, 2024, stops property owners of multiunit buildings like apartment complexes and mobile home parks from blocking broadband companies from installing internet infrastructure on their properties. This means that broadband providers can more easily set up the necessary equipment to offer high-speed internet services to residents in these buildings. The bill clarifies the responsibilities of both property owners and broadband providers regarding the installation process, ensuring smoother deployment of broadband services across Colorado.

Official Summary

The act prohibits a property owner (owner) of a multiunit building, including a multidwelling and multitenant building and a mobile home park, from denying a broadband provider (provider) access to the property to install the necessary infrastructure to provide broadband service. The act specifies the legal obligations and rights of both broadband providers and owners regarding the deployment of broadband infrastructure. APPROVED by Governor May 22, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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