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Bill Number
3571
Session
2025 - 2026
Chamber
House
Sponsor
Rep. David R. Hiott
Category
Utilities
Committee
House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Status
Favorable
Staff Summary

Summary of the bill as introduced: Adds definitions for certain terms in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act and preempts local government ordinances that require pre-marking of facilities or permits to identify facilities. 

House Subcommittee Action

02.19.2025 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Public Utilities subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes who imposes the penalty from the Attorney General's Office to the court.

House Committee Action

02.25.2025 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee to change who imposes the penalty from the Attorney General’s Office to the court.