MO SB1065

Counties, cities, towns, and villages must reimburse non-rate-regulated utility providers for labor costs incurred when relocating facilities due to road projects, with these costs payable as part of the road project budget

Non-rate-regulated utility providers include telecommunications companies not subject to rate regulation, broadband/internet providers, video service providers, and cable operators

Government entities must notify affected utility providers within 90 days of adding a road project to their schedule; providers must respond within 90 days with estimated relocation timelines and labor costs

The Missouri Department of Transportation must reimburse non-rate-regulated utility providers for facility relocation labor costs, with reimbursement funds authorized from the State Road Fund

No reimbursement is required for facilities placed in public rights-of-way in violation of state law or local permitting requirements