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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1711: Modifies provisions related to utility colocation along highway corridors

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1711 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions related to utility colocation along highway corridors. Primary sponsor: Tracy McCreery (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SB 1711 - This act modifies provisions relating to utility colocation along highway corridors. The State Highways and Transportation Commission and the Missouri Department of Transportation shall allow the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities within highway rights of way. The Commission and Department shall develop uniform criteria for colocation of transmission facilities within highway rights of ways. The duty of the Commission and Department shall include providing reasonable time lines and procedures for review and approval of colocation requests, ensuring safety of the public and infrastructure, avoiding duplication of corridors, and imposing reasonable conditions that shall not interfere with colocation. This act is identical to provisions in SB 838 (2026) and HB 3456 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tracy McCreeryPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
  2. S First Read

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source