HB3144 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Wireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-location.

What is the status of HB3144?

Passed both chambers as of April 12, 2025.

Who sponsored HB3144?

Daniel Linville (R), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB3144?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3144&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2025 Regular Session

West Virginia HB3144: Wireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-location

Q: What does HB3144 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new chapter, designated §31J-1-1, §31J-1-2, §31J-1-3, §31J-1-4, §31J-1-5, and §31J-1-6, all relating to wireless tower facilities and infrastructure; providing for conditions of permitting and applications for siting and colocation of wireless tower facilities and equipment; providing definitions; clarifying the timing and conditions to act on siting applications; clarifying the timing and conditions to act on wireless facilities and equipment modifications; establishing process and procedures for review of applications f.

Status: Passed both chambers, April 12, 2025

The purpose of this bill is to advance and streamline wireless deployment to enhance broadband connectivity to West Virginians.

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new chapter, designated §31J-1-1, §31J-1-2, §31J-1-3, §31J-1-4, §31J-1-5, and §31J-1-6, all relating to wireless tower facilities and infrastructure; providing for conditions of permitting and applications for siting and colocation of wireless tower facilities and equipment; providing definitions; clarifying the timing and conditions to act on siting applications; clarifying the timing and conditions to act on wireless facilities and equipment modifications; establishing process and procedures for review of applications f.

From the enrolled text, April 10, 2025:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new chapter, designated §31J-1-1, §31J-1-2, §31J-1-3, §31J-1-4, §31J-1-5, and §31J-1-6, all relating to wireless tower facilities and infrastructure; providing for conditions of permitting and applications for siting and colocation of wireless tower facilities and equipment; providing definitions; clarifying the timing and conditions to act on siting applications; clarifying the timing and conditions to act on wireless facilities and equipment modifications; establishing process and procedures for review of applications for siting and modifications; creating civil penalties; codifying the adoption of a construction code to be applicable to wireless infrastructure; providing for remedies; providing for and defining fees for applications; providing conflict of law provisions; and preserving state preemption. CHapter 31J. WIRELESS TOWER FACILITIES. ARTICLE 1. WIRELESS TOWER FACILITIES SITING AND COLOCATION. §31J-1-1. Definitions. Terms used in this article have the following meanings: "Action" or "to act" on a siting application means the reviewing authority's grant of a siting application or issuance of a written decision denying a siting application. "Antenna" means an apparatus designed for the purpose of emitting radiofrequency (RF) radiation for the provision of personal wireless service and any commingled information services. "Antenna equipment" means equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters or cabinets associated with an antenna, located at the same fixed location …

West Virginia HB3144: Wireless Infrastructure and Facilities Siting and Co-location

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