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Missouri Governor Signs Bill Enhancing Underground Digging Safety

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 133, updating the “Underground Facility and Damage Prevention Act” to improve safe digging practices. The new legislation provides contractors and excavators with greater project planning flexibility and mandates detectable location devices for underground facilities, aiming to reduce damages and enhance efficiency. Additionally, the bill clarifies liability for…

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 133, updating the “Underground Facility and Damage Prevention Act” to improve safe digging practices. The new legislation provides contractors and excavators with greater project planning flexibility and mandates detectable location devices for underground facilities, aiming to reduce damages and enhance efficiency. Additionally, the bill clarifies liability for excavators, utility owners, and locators, holding accountable those who provide inaccurate information.

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