Public utilities; Underground Damage Prevention Program; certain statutory sunset clauses deleted
SB 95 extends the expiration date of Alabama's Underground Damage Prevention Program from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2036. The program requires utility companies (including telecommunications, electricity, gas, and water providers) to use a "One-Call" notification system before excavation to prevent damage to underground infrastructure. This bill does not change the program's requirements but ensures its continued operation by delaying the sunset date. It directly affects all utility operators required to participate in the One-Call system and the organization managing it.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure)
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 194
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Governmental Affairs)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gerald Allen
RRepublican
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