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OK HB1666

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Cantrell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act by modifying the definition of "excavate" in 63 O.S. 2021, Section 142.2

  • Adds a new exemption (subsection k) clarifying that grading or maintenance of county roads that does not change existing road grade or ditch flow line is not considered excavation

  • Adds definition of "large projects" as excavation projects exceeding distances defined in Section 142.6 or having estimated duration of more than 90 days

  • Adds definitions for "design or survey," "watch and protect," "pre-excavation meeting request," and "large projects" to support underground facility damage prevention procedures

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; Underground Facilities Damage Preventions Act; modifying definition of excavate; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/18/2025

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy4/1/2025
Utilities2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

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