Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMissouriEnacted
SB 1629: Modifies provisions relating to underground facilities
Travis Fitzwater
SB 1629 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 9, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
SB 1629 - Currently, an underground facility owner shall ensure that all new and active underground facilities installed after August 28, 2025, with the exception of storm sewers, shall be installed with a detectible underground location device unless the facility can be detected above ground with an electronic device. The act applies these provisions to underground facilities installed after August 28, 2026, with the exception of all storm sewers, regardless of the depth of installation. JULIA SHEVELEVA
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Reduced costs from accidental utility damage
- Consistent statewide installation standards
- Improved long-term infrastructure mapping
Risks
- Increased procurement costs for detection devices
- Higher installation costs for utility owners
- Compliance burden for smaller utility providers
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increased market demand for detection hardware
- Incentive for manufacturing innovation
- Adoption of modern technical standards
Risks
- Supply chain demand pressures
- Compliance with new regulatory mandates
- Testing and certification costs
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Lower risk of accidental underground strikes
- Increased safety for excavation crews
- Prevention of utility-related explosions
Risks
- Over-reliance on technology during excavation
- Maintenance needed for detection accuracy
- Potential for false negative sensor readings
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Increased operational costs for small utility providers
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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