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AL HB298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rhett Marques

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Underground Damage Prevention Program's sunset date from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2036, continuing the One-Call Notification System that alerts utility operators before excavation or demolition work
  • Removes outdated membership deadline provisions from 2020-2022 that required operators to join the One-Call Notification System based on customer counts or facility miles
  • Changes permissive language ("should") to mandatory language ("shall") for One-Call Notification System requirements to voice record telephone calls and provide services on working days
  • Operators with underground facilities must participate in the One-Call Notification System; those failing to join lose recovery rights for damages caused by compliant excavators
  • Act becomes effective January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Public utilities; Underground Damage Prevention Program; certain statutory sunset clauses deleted

Telecommunications & Utilities

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Boards, Agencies and Commissions1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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