SB 24-147

Senate Bill 24-147 simplifies the process for telecom companies to remove or replace risky equipment that could harm national security. When these companies follow federal guidelines and notify local governments in advance, they don't need additional permits from those localities if the new equipment works similarly to what it replaces. The bill has been signed into law, meaning telecom companies can now streamline this process without facing extra bureaucratic hurdles from local authorities.

Official Summary

The federal government created a list of telecommunications equipment and service that pose a risk to national security and that should be removed, discontinued, or replaced (covered list). The bill specifies that a person who removes, discontinues, or replaces telecommunications equipment or service on the covered list in compliance with federal law is not required to obtain additional permits from a local government to remove, discontinue, or replace the telecommunications equipment or service if the local government receives notice and any replacement equipment is functionally similar to the removed equipment.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)