A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month."
This resolution designates April 2026 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month" to raise awareness about the state's utility notification system. It directly encourages excavators and homeowners to call 8-1-1 (or 1-800-242-1776) before digging to locate underground utility lines, preventing damage, injuries, and service interruptions. The resolution emphasizes the existing legal requirement for three business days' notice before excavation and promotes the Pennsylvania One Call System, which handles over 1 million annual requests to protect infrastructure and the environment. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to reinforce public safety practices through recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 15, 2026
How they voted
198–3
Passed
Total votes 201
Apr 15, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rob Matzie
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Goughnour
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
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