Senate Sponsors: WALSH,L. Short description: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DAMAGE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Provides immunity from liability for economic damages to persons with respect to the performance or nonperformance of duties under the Act. Provides immunity from liability to the State-Wide One-Call Notice System for injuries or death or damage caused in the performance of its duties. Limits municipal liability. Limits liability of persons owning, operating, or locating underground facilities. Provides that residential property owners are liable for damage caused to the owner of underground facilities. Imposes penalties for requesting an emergency location when there is no emergency. Imposes a duty of due care upon excavators. Creates an advisory committee to review contested penalties. Effective January 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status