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Committee passes bill clarifying hand‑digging limits near underground utility facilities
2841048 · March 11, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 401, a clarification to the state's underground damage-prevention law that allows limited hand‑digging by utilities to connect service lines, passed the committee after industry witnesses said it reflects common practice and reduces unnecessary delays.
Senate Bill 401 cleared committee after sponsors and industry representatives described the measure as a clarification to the state's Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act.
Sen. Joshua Bryant (author) and Lisa Lake of AT&T told the committee the current statute…
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