RAPID Act Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment...
To provide that the deployment of a small personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.
The RAPID Act, or Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment Act, aims to streamline the process for deploying small personal wireless service facilities. Specifically, it seeks to exempt these facilities from certain environmental and historical preservation reviews, potentially speeding up the deployment of critical infrastructure like cell towers and small wireless service sites.
This bill would primarily affect companies and individuals involved in deploying small personal wireless services, like cell phone towers and small wireless sites. By reducing the regulatory hurdles, it could help these entities bring services to underserved areas more quickly and cost-effectively.
HB5318 was introduced on September 11, 2025, and was immediately referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources for further consideration. As of now, it is in its initial stages, and no further actions have been taken.
