SB81 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew JonesSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Public utilities, broadband providers, required to report coverage area to Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)

Summary

SB 81 would require Alabama broadband providers to report their network coverage maps to ADECA each year and give ADECA the authority to set the reporting rules.

What This Bill Does

Starting January 1, 2021, every broadband service provider operating in Alabama must submit a report containing its network coverage map to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Each year by January 1, providers must submit a supplemental report reflecting changes in their coverage. ADECA would have rulemaking authority to create and manage the process for creating, submitting, and administering these reports.

Who It Affects

• Broadband service providers operating in Alabama, who must prepare and submit coverage maps and annual updates to ADECA and follow ADECA rules.
• The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), which will collect the maps and oversee the reporting program, including crafting and enforcing the reporting rules.

Key Provisions

• Starting January 1, 2021, each broadband service provider must submit a report containing its broadband network area coverage map to ADECA.
• By January 1 of each year, providers must submit a supplemental report reflecting changes in their coverage.
• ADECA may adopt rules for the creation, submission, and administration of these reports.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Public Utilities