Delaware SB275 Amends Underground Utility Damage Prevention and Safety Act
Summary
Delaware Governor signed SB275 into law, amending Title 26 of the Delaware Code relating to the Underground Utility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. The bill modifies requirements for excavators and underground utility operators to prevent damage to underground facilities. Construction firms and utility companies operating in Delaware must comply with updated damage prevention protocols and notification requirements.
What changed
SB275 amends Title 26 of the Delaware Code relating to the Underground Utility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. The bill modifies obligations for excavators before and during digging operations and updates requirements for utility companies regarding underground facility location and marking. The amendments strengthen enforcement mechanisms for violations of damage prevention requirements.
Construction firms conducting excavation work in Delaware and utility companies owning underground facilities must review updated compliance requirements. Failure to comply with the amended underground utility protection rules may result in civil penalties and other enforcement actions. Companies should update internal procedures and train field personnel on new notification and safety protocols.
What to do next
- Review updated Underground Utility Damage Prevention and Safety Act requirements
- Update excavation protocols to comply with new Title 26 amendments
- Notify all field personnel of new damage prevention obligations
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ChangeBridge / Delaware / SB275 Signed by Governor SB275 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09
An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Underground Utility Damage Prevention And Safety Act.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Committee Elections & Government Affairs
Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...
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Sponsors
Nicole Poore (Sen - D) Franklin Cooke (Rep - D) Kyra Hoffner (Sen - D)
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2026-04-09 S Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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2026-04-09 S Elections & Government Affairs
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