Bill > HB2132

This bill makes various changes to the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act. The key provisions are: 1. Requires excavators to review updates in the 811 positive response system and conduct additional safety verifications before digging. 2. Allows excavators to schedule a locate request 12 days in advance. 3. Creates a criminal penalty for anyone who knowingly and intentionally excavates after being notified by a representative of the Commission that the excavation constitutes an immediate threat to safety or property and the representative requests the excavation to cease. 4. Increases the maximum civil penalty for violations of the Act from $2,500 to $10,000. 5. Updates notification requirements, including requiring excavators to provide their physical address and electronic mailing address. The bill also establishes the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Special Fund to be used by the State Corporation Commission for administering the regulatory program and supporting public awareness, training, and incentive programs related to the Act.