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HB 3004 increases safety regulations for work performed near high-voltage overhead power lines. It updates the definition of "overhead lines" and expands liability for damages caused by contact with such lines. The bill increases the required clearance distance from six to ten feet and mandates that responsible parties coordinate with utility companies to ensure safety measures are in place before beginning work. It also establishes joint liability for damages incurred from violations
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