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S 7406

Directs the public service commission to review cellular service within the state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey and 4 co-sponsors

Directs the Public Service Commission to conduct a statewide cellular-service review to identify gaps, improve coverage, quality, and affordability for residents.

REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Bill Summary · S 7406

Summary: S 7406 — Directs the public service commission to review cellular service within the state

Overview

S 7406 would require the state's Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct a review of cellular service within the state. The bill was introduced on April 15, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate committee on Energy and Telecommunications. The measure currently lacks detailed provisions in the information provided, focusing on directing the PSC to undertake a statewide cellular service review.

Key provisions

  • Directs the Public Service Commission to review cellular service within the state.
  • The available description does not enumerate specific Scope, deliverables, reporting timelines, or enforcement mechanisms. The exact language defining what the PSC must assess (e.g., coverage gaps, service quality, pricing, rural-urban disparities, 5G deployment, consumer complaints) and any required outcomes (reports, recommendations, legislative deadlines) is not included here.
  • No additional mandates (e.g., actions by providers, funding, or regulatory changes) are specified in the provided summary.

Who is affected

  • Public Service Commission: Responsible for carrying out the mandated review, including any investigations, data gathering, stakeholder engagement, and reporting as defined by the final bill text.
  • Cellular service providers: May be subject to PSC oversight and any subsequent policy or regulatory recommendations resulting from the review.
  • State residents and businesses: Potential beneficiaries of improved cellular service quality, coverage, and affordability depending on conclusions and actions arising from the PSC review.
  • Advocates and policymakers: Could use the review’s findings to inform future legislation or regulatory initiatives.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: April 15, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Senate committee on Energy and Telecommunications (listed twice in the actions, but both indicate committee referral on the same date).
  • Related legislation: S 6318 (a prior-session bill) suggests this concept has been considered previously and may inform drafting or alternatives.
  • No further committee actions, approvals, or floor actions are listed in the provided material.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Michelle Hinchey
  • Cosponsors: Senators Zellnor Myrie, Robert Rolison, Rachel May, and Lea Webb

Notes

Given the brevity of the available text, the summary above reflects the bill’s core objective as stated and does not infer additional provisions. The final bill language will define the scope, deliverables, timelines, and any required actions arising from the PSC review.

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

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