Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 2687 — Requires telecommunications and television companies to remove abandoned underground lines and facilities

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill requires telecom companies to remove abandoned underground lines within a specific timeframe.

Telecommunication and television companies must remove any abandoned underground lines within 180 days and notify relevant authorities within 30 days of abandonment. Failure to comply results in daily fines.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you work in telecommunications, this bill may impact your responsibilities regarding infrastructure maintenance.

Summary

The bill requires telecommunications and television companies to remove underground lines and facilities that are no longer in use. This aims to address the issue of abandoned infrastructure in the ground.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2687 do?
The bill requires telecommunications and television companies to remove underground lines and facilities that are no longer in use. This aims to address the issue of abandoned infrastructure in the ground.
Who sponsors HB 2687?
HB 2687 is sponsored by Bill Falkner (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2687?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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