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MS HB946

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from placing clothing, shoes, or any other object on high voltage overhead lines (defined as voltage exceeding 600 volts between conductors or to ground)

  • Prohibits any person from assisting another person in performing acts prohibited under the bill's restrictions regarding high voltage lines

  • Exempts persons lawfully occupying land where lines are located and engaged in regular farming, ranching, or agricultural pursuits from these prohibitions

  • Establishes definitions for high voltage lines, overhead lines, authorized persons (utility employees, communication service workers, industrial plant workers, and similar professionals), and warning signs

  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Power lines; prohibit a person from placing objects on.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Utilities1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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