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IN HR0076

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Niezgodski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Legislative Council to assign a study committee to examine the effectiveness of 811 laws in Indiana
  • 811 laws require contractors to locate underground utilities and resources before excavation to prevent property damage and personal injury
  • Current law relies on a statewide database of facility locations created partly from utility company information, but inaccurate utility identification undermines the law's effectiveness and creates safety risks
  • Directs the study committee to focus on how Indiana law could be modified to increase worker safety and ensure balanced responsibility between contractors and utility providers

Legislative Description

Study committee on the topic of 811 laws in Indiana.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

4/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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