MO HB1191

Repeals and replaces sections 67.1830, 67.1836, 67.1838, and 67.1842 of Missouri law relating to public rights-of-way management by political subdivisions.

Establishes definitions for key terms including abandoned equipment, degradation, emergencies, excavation, management costs, and public utilities in the context of right-of-way use.

Permits political subdivisions to deny right-of-way permits only for specified reasons: incomplete applications, prior restoration failures, reasonable alternative methods approved by the subdivision, public health and safety concerns, or environmentally sensitive or historic areas.

Requires political subdivisions to process completed right-of-way permit applications within 31 days or automatically approve them; allows revocation only for substantial breaches with notice and opportunity to cure.

Prohibits political subdivisions from unlawfully discriminating among utility users, granting preferences, creating unreasonable entry requirements, or requiring franchises or right-of-way use fees except as provided in law; exempts utilities with prior legal access before August 28, 2001 from permit requirements for general access.