HB1185Enacted
amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit.
This bill strengthens protections for property owners when energy companies need to examine private land for projects requiring state permits. Companies must now provide detailed 30-day written notice that specifies exactly what parts of the property will be accessed, when they're coming, what type of surveys they'll conduct, and who will be on the property—replacing the previous vague notice requirement. The notice must be formally served according to state court rules, giving property owners clearer information and more control over access to their land.