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IL SB3573
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve McClure
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act to establish requirements for fiber optic excavation crews working on underground conduit, ducts, cable lines, and related facilities
- Requires all crew members to complete JULIE safety and installation training, and mandates use of city, county, and right-of-way maps less than 2 years old during projects
- Crews must obtain a surety bond in an amount set by the local government and provide proof to the jurisdiction overseeing the project
- Requires full restoration of residential and landowner ground surfaces and landscaping within 30 days of project completion, with written confirmation sent to the mayor or township official
- Violations result in a warning letter for the first offense, $1,000 fine for the second, and up to $5,000 for subsequent violations; arbitration may be initiated after 5 or more violations
Legislative Description
FIBER OPTIC EXCAVATION CREWS
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments3/13/2026
Energy and Public Utilities2/17/2026
Assignments2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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