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HB4731 - 104th General Assembly

UTILITIES-EXCAVATION
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 50/2from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 1602
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Provides that "excavation" does not include an excavation for the purpose of connecting a communications service customer's home or business to the communications service provider's own communications network that is performed: (i) only with a hand tool, (ii) by a communications service provider, and (iii) to a depth not greater than 12 inches. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/30/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
2/06/2026 House First Reading
2/06/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026 House Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
3/18/2026 House To Telecom Subcommittee
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee