SB 1629 - Currently, an underground facility owner shall ensure that all new and active underground facilities installed after August 28, 2025, with the exception of storm sewers, shall be installed with a detectible underground location device unless the facility can be detected above ground with an electronic device.
The act applies these provisions to underground facilities installed after August 28, 2026, with the exception of all storm sewers, regardless of the depth of installation.
JULIA SHEVELEVA
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jul 9, 2026
Signed by Governor
Session
2026
Introduced
Feb 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Fitzwater, Travis· primary
Summary
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SB 1629 - Currently, an underground facility owner shall ensure that all new and active underground facilities installed after August 28, 2025, with the exception of storm sewers, shall be installed with a detectible underground location device unless the facility can be detected above ground with an electronic device.
The act applies these provisions to underground facilities installed after August 28, 2026, with the exception of all storm sewers, regardless of the depth of installation.
JULIA SHEVELEVA