ESSB 5627 — Improving safe excavation practices and preventing damage to underground utilities.

What this bill does

Modifies several requirements in the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act (Damage Prevention Act) relating to notice before excavation, duties before and during excavation, and duties when excavation causes damage to certain underground infrastructure. Requires a one-number locator service to maintain a web-based platform providing the same services as the toll-free telephone number. Modifies civil and criminal penalties in the Damage Prevention Act.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 11, 2025
  95 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 22, 2025
  48 yea · 0 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2025
  48 yea · 1 nay

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