HB 298·AL·house
Public utilities; Underground Damage Prevention Program; certain statutory sunset clauses deleted
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rhett Marques (R)
Latest Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
Jan 29, 2026
Summary
The bill lengthens the expiration of the state’s One‑Call Notification System, which helps prevent damage to buried utilities during excavation, from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2036. It keeps in place the existing rules that require utility operators to join the system, report underground mileage, and limits liability for non‑members. The change ensures the program continues to protect public safety and utility services for another nine years.
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