SB 1629·MO·senate
SB 1629 - Currently, an underground facility owner shall ensure that all new and active underground facilities installed after August 28, 2025, with the exception of storm sewers, shall be installed with a detectible underground location device unless the facility can be detected above ground with an electronic device. The act applies these provisions to underground facilities installed after August 28, 2026, with the exception of all storm sewers, regardless of the depth of installation. JULIA SHEVELEVA
FailedFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Fitzwater, Travis
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Signed by Governor
Jul 9, 2026
Summary
The bill would require owners of new or active underground facilities installed after August 28, 2026 to install a device that can be located underground, unless the facility can already be detected from above ground with an electronic tool. Storm sewers are excluded. The goal is to make underground utilities easier to locate for safety and maintenance purposes.
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