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SF 4339

Certain excavation notice system governing requirements modification and electronic positive response requirement inclusion provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hoffman and 3 co-sponsors

SF 4339 modernizes Minnesota's excavation notice system by adding electronic positive response requirements and updating regulatory governing procedures to prevent utility damage.

Secretary of State Chapter 112 05/26/26
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Bill Summary · SF 4339

Legislative bill overview

SF 4339 modifies Minnesota's excavation notice system requirements and mandates electronic positive response procedures for excavation notifications. The bill updates the existing "Call Before You Dig" regulatory framework to include new electronic acknowledgment protocols and adjusts governing requirements for how excavation notices must be processed and responded to.

Why is this important

Excavation damage to underground utilities (gas lines, electrical cables, water mains) causes thousands of injuries and property damage incidents annually. Modernizing the notice and response system with electronic positive responses could reduce accidents by ensuring faster, more verifiable confirmation that excavation sites have been properly marked and all relevant utility companies have been notified.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Utility companies and excavators may face expenses upgrading to new electronic response systems and infrastructure
  • Compliance timeline: Small contractors and rural utility providers might struggle to meet electronic response requirements within short implementation periods
  • System reliability: Electronic-only requirements could create vulnerabilities if systems fail, potentially leaving excavators without timely responses during outages

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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