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WV SB426
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "emergency" to include conditions requiring immediate correction to ensure continuity of service provided by underground facilities, in addition to existing safety requirements
- Clarifies the 48-hour response timeline for operators to mark underground facility locations, specifying that the period begins at 12:00 a.m. of the day following receipt of excavator notification by the one-call system
- Grants the Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board explicit authority to make findings, assess penalties, require training, and obtain liens on property of persons who fail to pay assessed penalties
- Allows the board discretion to hold hearings in Kanawha County instead of only in the county where the excavation occurred
- Directs appeals of board final orders to the intermediate court of appeals rather than through general judicial review procedures
Legislative Description
Preventing damage to underground facilities
Public Service Commission
Last Action
Postponed indefinitely
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works2/19/2026
Government Organization2/10/2026
Energy, Industry and Mining1/15/2026
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