Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 206: Protection of underground facilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 206 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protection of underground facilities. Primary sponsor: Gary Byrne (Republican), Brian Buchanan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senator Buchanan added as second author.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the following are exempt from the law governing demolitions and excavations in the area of underground facilities: (1) Excavation that is performed: (A) only with a hand tool; (B) by a communications service provider; and (C) to a depth not greater than 12 inches; for the purpose of connecting a communications service customer's home or business to the communications service provider's own communications network. (2) Excavation performed using only high pressure air. (3) Excavation performed solely by: (A) injecting water into soil; and (B) removing the resulting mixture of soil and water with a vacuum.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Byrne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Brian Buchanan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Buchanan added as second author
- Authored by Senator Byrne
- First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities