What's happening
This bill directs a study and report on 5G and future wireless technology implementation in New York State.
Why it matters
Comprehensive Impact Assessment. By requiring a formal study of 5G and future wireless technologies, the bill ensures that New York will consider not just the technical rollout, but also potential impacts on infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital equity.
Expert-Driven Evaluation. The mandate to involve specialists in wireless tech, network capacity, cybersecurity, and internet speed means the findings are likely to be thorough and take into account both benefits and risks (such as security vulnerabilities or bandwidth limitations).
Policy and Investment Guidance. The resulting report will give lawmakers and the governor critical data and analysis to shape responsible, future-proof policies and investments—potentially affecting everything from public health guidance to economic development strategies related to wireless infrastructure.
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Study 5G Network Rollout
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Study 5G Networks Statewide
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Clyde Vanel
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7635
IN SENATE
February 1, 2018
Introduced by Sen. PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
AN ACT directing the study of the future implementation of fifth and future generation wireless network system technology in the state
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The office of information technology services shall study and evaluate the implementation of fifth generation (5G) and future generation wireless systems technology in the state.
§ 2. No later than one year after the effective date of this act, the office of information technology services shall submit to the governor and the legislature a report on 5G technology, as described under section one of this act.
§ 3. The office of information technology services shall evaluate such data with the assistance of experts in:
a. wireless technology;
b. network capacity;
c. cyber security; and
d. internet speed.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13909-02-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act directing the study of the future implementation of fifth and future generation wireless network system technology in the state
Purpose or general idea of bill
Directing the study of the future implementation and of fifth generation and future generation wireless systems Technology in the state
Summary of provisions
Section 1 address the topic which will be studied
Section 2 sets the date and timeframe for the report
Section 3 specifies which data and technologies will be evaluated
Justification
Currently, Internet connectivity and wireless network capacity are no longer luxuries-they are necessities. In New York State, we have more wireless phones and devices than people-and in the future, the trend will continue.
As technology advances with the Internet of things, where cars, devices and systems will communicate with humans, each other and, the network, our current network capacity is truly lacking.
The Empire State is anything but empire with regard to our network capacity. We must build out our network to ensure optimal capacity for at least the next two generations of New Yorkers.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined
Effective date
Effective immediately
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