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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 10, 1974 (P.L.852, No.287), entitled "An act to protect the public health and safety by preventing excavation or demolition work from damaging underground lines used in providing electricity, communication, gas, propane, oil delivery, oil product delivery, sewage, water or other service; imposing duties upon the providers of such service and persons and other entities preparing drawings or performing excavation or demolition work; and prescribing penalties," further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, which aims to prevent damage to underground utility lines during excavation or demolition work. Specifically, it expands the definition of "line" or "facility" to explicitly include underground steam pipes and clarifies that unconventional oil and gas well production and gathering lines, as well as pipelines transporting steam located in public rights-of-way, are covered. The bill also removes language that could have been interpreted to exclude certain types of lines, ensuring a broader scope of protection for underground infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Judy Schwank (D)*,
Lisa Boscola (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Kane (D),
Nick Miller (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Elder Vogel (R),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1129 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1129/PN1385 |
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