New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5136: Residential contruction, new-allow post-constr broadband cable deployment
Status: Passed one chamber, October 29, 2026
Requires certain new residential construction to have pre-installed sufficient raceways to allow post-construction broadband cable deployment.*
What the bill says
An Act providing for 1 [ADDED: certain] 1 new residential construction standards to permit post-construction cable deployment and supplementing P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.).
From the amended text, October 5, 2026:
An Act providing for 1 [ADDED: certain] 1 new residential construction standards to permit post-construction cable deployment and supplementing P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.). Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. As used in this section: 1[Pathway] [ADDED: "Communications distribution point" means the nearest existing joint use utility pole, handhole, vault, pedestal, cabinet, or other above ground or underground communications infrastructure from which multiple broadband service providers may reasonably be extended to serve the property.] [ADDED: "Pathway"] 1 means a physical route or supporting structure to carry or guide electrical wiring or cables. 1[Raceway] [ADDED: "Raceway"] 1 means a channel, conduit, or track designed to hold and protect a pathway or other wiring system, and shall 1[be four inches and design to accommodate not less than two broadband providers] [ADDED: consist of a minimum three-inch conduit schedule 40, or a larger size schedule 40 conduit, which conduit is installed in a manner that provides an unobstructed pathway suitable for the future installation, replacement, and maintenance of broadband communications facilities] 1. b. A developer of any new residential construction 1 [ADDED: that falls under Occupancy Group R-2 within the Building Subcode under the State Uniform Construction Code,] 1 for which an application for a construction permit has not been declared complete …
Sponsors
- Wayne P. DeAngelo (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- Kevin P. Egan (D, 17) · primary sponsor
- Annette Quijano (D, 20) · primary sponsor
- Roy Freiman (D, 16)
- Dawn Fantasia (R, 24)
- William W. Spearman (D, 5)
Latest actions
- : PA (73-4-0)
- : REP/ACA 2RA
- : INT 1RA REF ATU
Votes
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Residential contruction, new-allow post-constr broadband cable deployment (October 29, 2026): 73 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Aca) (October 5, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING - CONSTRUCTION CODES
Common questions
- What is A5136?
- A5136 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Residential contruction, new-allow post-constr broadband cable deployment.
- What does A5136 do?
- In its own words: An Act providing for 1 [ADDED: certain] 1 new residential construction standards to permit post-construction cable deployment and supplementing P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.).
- What is the status of A5136?
- Passed one chamber as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: PA (73-4-0) (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5136?
- Wayne P. DeAngelo (D, 14), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A5136?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5136
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