HB1525

Further providing for definitions.

Chamber Passed·1/28/26

Pennsylvania HB1525 amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law to redefine "line" or "facility" to include unconventional oil and gas well.

Pennsylvania HB1525 amends the Underground Utility Line Protection Law to redefine "line" or "facility" to include unconventional oil and gas well production and gathering lines or facilities and pipelines transporting steam located in public rights-of-way. The term shall not include stripper well lines unless the line or facility is a regulated onshore gathering line as defined in regulations promulgated after January 1, 2006, by the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the Pipeline Safety Act of 1992.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jan 28
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

183 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (h) Hearing

History

Jan 30

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Jan 28

House

Re-reported as committed

Jan 28

House

Third consideration and final passage (183-16)