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HD 2392

An Act relative to reporting on double poles

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Roy

Requires utilities and property owners to report on dual-purpose utility poles to improve infrastructure documentation and safety management in Massachusetts.

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Bill Summary · HD 2392

Legislative bill overview

HD 2392 requires utility companies and property owners to report information about utility poles that serve dual purposes (supporting both electric and telecommunications infrastructure). The bill establishes reporting requirements and procedures for documenting these "double poles" within Massachusetts, likely to improve infrastructure management and oversight.

Why is this important

Double poles create safety, maintenance, and coordination challenges since multiple utility companies share responsibility for a single structure. Better reporting and documentation helps municipalities and regulators understand infrastructure vulnerabilities, plan maintenance schedules more effectively, and identify potential safety hazards from competing infrastructure demands.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Utility companies may argue that comprehensive reporting requirements impose significant administrative and financial costs
  • Data standardization: Defining what qualifies as a "double pole" and establishing uniform reporting standards across different utility operators could face technical disagreements
  • Privacy and security concerns: Detailed utility infrastructure mapping could raise questions about whether publicly accessible pole location data poses security risks for critical infrastructure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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