HB277
Zoning; wireless communications infrastructure, application process.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Read first time
Chief Patron:
Holly Seibold (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Zoning; wireless communications infrastructure; application process.
Provides that in its consideration of certain communications infrastructure applications, no locality shall disapprove an application if (i) the proposed new wireless support structure provides additional wireless coverage or capacity for first responders or schools or (ii) the proposed new wireless support structure is not within a four-mile radius of ... (More) an existing wireless support structure, unless such disapproval is otherwise authorized by law. The bill also increases from 50 feet to 150 feet above ground level the minimum height at which a locality may disapprove certain applications for any zoning approval required for non-administrative review-eligible projects on the basis of the proposed height of any wireless support structure, wireless facility, or wireless support structure with attached wireless facilities exceeding such height. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100554D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/16/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From CLG (1/16/2026 7:57 pm)
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns with substitute (19-Y 1-N 1-A)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106328D-H1
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read first time
