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AL SB95

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

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
  • Requires all operators with underground facilities in Alabama to participate in and utilize the One-Call Notification System
  • Removes outdated membership deadline provisions from 2020-2022 that have already passed
  • Changes certain permissive language ("should") to mandatory language ("shall") regarding voice recording of notification calls and service availability on working days
  • Takes effect 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

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure1/29/2026
State Governmental Affairs1/13/2026

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