The Florida legislative session was busy for lawmakers, who oversaw the passage of 3,095 bills and a $101.5 billion budget. One of the most promising developments included a new law designed to expand broadband access in the Sunshine State. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 7, the Broadband Deployment Act, or HB 1239, takes important strides toward addressing barriers that hinder the expansion of high-speed internet service. In many rural communities, wooden utility poles are the backbone of the telecommunications infrastructure. Reaching a single home may require attachments to 10 or more poles, so any unnecessary delays or expenses associated with that process can have a profound impact on local efforts to expand broadband service.