HB4731 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

UTILITIES-EXCAVATION
Last Action
3/12/2026 - House: Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
Hearings
Public Utilities Committee Hearing Mar 18 2026 3:00PM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 50/2  from 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
DateChamberAction
1/30/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee