Bill > HB1525

This bill amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law by expanding the definition of "line" or "facility" to include additional types of underground infrastructure. Specifically, the bill adds "steam" to the list of services covered by the law and clarifies that the definition includes unconventional oil and gas well production and gathering lines, as well as pipelines transporting hazardous materials located in public rights-of-way. The bill also maintains an existing exclusion for stripper well lines, unless they meet specific federal pipeline safety regulations. The purpose of this amendment is to broaden the scope of underground utility lines that are protected under the law, ensuring more comprehensive coverage of infrastructure that could potentially be damaged during excavation or demolition work. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving stakeholders time to understand and implement the updated definition.

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