Bill > HB2429

This bill requires municipalities, counties, and the state Department of Transportation to reimburse non-rate regulated utility providers for the costs of relocating their facilities when road maintenance or construction projects necessitate such moves. Non-rate regulated utility providers include certain telecommunications companies, broadband internet service providers, video service providers, and cable operators that are not subject to traditional rate regulation. The bill applies to projects within city limits, within five miles of city limits, and on state highways, ensuring that these utility companies are not financially burdened when government infrastructure projects require them to move their infrastructure. Specifically, the bill amends several existing statutes to mandate that counties, cities, towns, villages, and the state transportation department must pay for utility facility relocations as part of their road maintenance or construction project costs, rather than requiring the utility providers to bear these expenses. The legislation aims to provide financial protection for utility providers and create a more equitable framework for infrastructure development and maintenance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2429&year=2026&code=R