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HB 542·AL·house

Highways; Department of Transportation required to reimburse certain utilities for required facility relocation, subject to conditions

Passed One ChamberFiled Mar 3, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear (R)
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Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment (Transportation and Energy)

Apr 2, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Transportation to pay utilities for moving their facilities when required by highway projects, using state funds whether the project is managed by the state or a local government. Reimbursement rules apply only to facilities located in the rights‑of‑way of public highways, roads, and streets; utilities on private property or their own easements receive only the usual just compensation.

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