A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Sponsored By: Senator Young, Todd [R-IN]
Passed Senate
Summary
Promotes contacting 811 before digging to prevent damage to buried utilities. It notes many lines sit only inches underground, cites a report finding failing to notify 811 contributed to about 25% of damages, supports National Safe Digging Month in April, and urges homeowners, excavators, and damage prevention stakeholders to educate the public and have buried utilities marked before excavation.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Cosponsors
Gary Peters
MI • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 4/15/2026
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