To streamline broadband permitting and ensure equitable access to infrastructure

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This bill aims to speed up the rollout of broadband internet across the state by creating faster permitting processes and requiring open access networks. It affects broadband providers, infrastructure owners, and municipalities by setting deadlines for permit approvals, standardizing fees, and promoting shared infrastructure models. If passed, it would also establish a "Dig Once" policy for excavation projects and allow for fines for non-compliance.

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