Minnesota Broadband Access and Deployment Act

This bill directs the state to establish a streamlined, uniform permitting process for broadband infrastructure and creates a competitive grant program to support public-private partnerships expanding affordable high-speed internet in underserved Minnesota communities. Grants shall prioritize unserved and low-income areas, require transparent pricing and service benchmarks, and coordinate with local governments to reduce unnecessary delays while preserving reasonable public safety and right-of-way standards.