Local law · Int 0921-2024
The timelines for the removal of abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances, and the transfer of appurtenances to newly erected poles
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the timelines for the removal of abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances, and the transfer of appurtenances to newly erected poles
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Robert F. Holden
Summary
This bill would require owners of utility poles, wires, or appurtenances to remove such poles, wires, or appurtenances within 60 days if they become disused or abandoned, and forthwith if they become dangerous or unsafe. It would also require that, whenever a new utility pole is erected which will feature some or all of the appurtenances already on an existing utility pole, such appurtenance must be transferred within 30 days.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Cosponsors
Justin L. Brannan, Inna Vernikov and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Republican2
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- Justin L. Brannan
- Inna Vernikov
- Kristy Marmorato
- Vickie Paladino
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- May 23, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- May 23, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council