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"description": "Measure limits local denials, aims to expand wireless coverage for state services.",
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"publishedAt": "2026-04-14T19:09:10.000Z",
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"textContent": "April 14, 2026 – Virginia Gov. **Abigail Spanberger** enacted legislation Wednesday designed to speed up wireless infrastructure upgrades, limiting when local governments can deny certain modification requests for existing facilities.\n\nHouse Bill 277, introduced by Delegate **Holly Seibold** , D-Fairfax, passed unanimously in the state legislature and would prohibit localities from rejecting applications to modify existing wireless support structures if specific conditions are met.\n\nUnder the law, local governments cannot deny a request if the modification does not “substantially change” the physical dimensions of an existing facility. That includes projects involving the co-location, removal or replacement of transmission equipment.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
"title": "Virginia Enacts Law to Streamline Wireless Infrastructure Upgrades",
"updatedAt": "2026-07-08T09:52:31.284Z"
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