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PA SB1129

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judy Schwank

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's Underground Utility Line Protection Law (Act of December 10, 1974) to expand the definition of "line" or "facility"

  • Adds pipelines transporting steam located in public rights-of-way to the list of protected underground facilities that must be identified before excavation or demolition work

  • Maintains existing coverage for underground electric, communication, gas, petroleum, propane, oil, sewage, and water lines, as well as unconventional oil and gas well production and gathering lines

  • Continues to exclude stripper well lines unless they qualify as regulated onshore gathering lines under U.S. Department of Transportation regulations promulgated after January 1, 2006

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Further providing for definitions.

Last Action

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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