HB1247

Underground utility facilities.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1247 amends the state's 811 law to enhance procedures for locating underground utility facilities before excavation or demolition projects.

Indiana HB1247 modifies the state's 811 law, which mandates the identification and marking of underground utility facilities prior to excavation or demolition. The bill sets stricter timelines for operators to respond to notices about planned projects, requiring them to either provide detailed information about the location of their facilities or confirm the absence of any facilities within the project area. It also introduces penalties for operators who fail to comply with these requirements.

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Current
Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee
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History

Jan 5

House

Coauthored by Representatives Soliday, Culp

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Pressel

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications