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OK HB1384

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eddy Dempsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma Department of Transportation must require post-installation inspections for any storm pipe that fails a structural dead load test prior to installation
  • Inspections must be conducted by a qualified engineer or inspector approved by the Department, verifying structural integrity, proper bedding and backfill, joint alignment, and absence of defects like cracks or deformations
  • Contractors bear all costs for post-installation inspections and any required corrective measures, including removal, replacement, reinforcement, or other remediation
  • ODOT must promulgate rules establishing inspection specifications, testing protocols, and inspector qualifications
  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Transportation; storm pipe inspection by Department of Transportation; inspections; requirements; expense; rules; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Aeronautics and Transportation4/1/2025
Transportation2/17/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/17/2025
Rules2/4/2025

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