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The updates to Chapter 216D improve the quality of mapped underground utilities by leveraging technology that didn’t exist when the statutes were written. Geospatial location of newly installed underground lines would be required beginning in 2026 to accurately document a line’s vertical and horizontal placement.
Kraft and Senate author John Hoffman also emphasized enhancing information sharing amongst all parties involved in a construction project. Those changes include updated timelines for completing utility locates and implementing statewide tracking of unintentional hits and the accuracy of utility marks.
“It’s clear why this bill has support from both sides of the aisle: because it allows our project managers, contractors, property owners and public utilities to better communicate and collaborate in support of greater safety for our entire state,” said Hoffman. “We are on the precipice of significant investment in the infrastructure that will propel Minnesota forward. This bill will help us do that work safely.”
AGC is grateful for the years of advocacy by contractors, the leadership of our legislative authors - Representative Larry Kraft and Senator John Hoffman - and the support from the full legislature and Governor Walz.
Stay tuned for future opportunities to celebrate and learn about these important safety updates and changes.
Thank you to all of our AGC members and allies for helping to
push this across the finish line to change our excavation law
for the first time in decades!
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