The bill mandates the involvement of a geotechnical engineer in transportation projects that require geotechnical testing, ensuring that recommendations for testing are made during the design phase and adhered to during construction. It stipulates that construction cannot begin without prior groundwater testing and monitoring, which must continue as needed based on site conditions. Additionally, if deformation monitoring is deemed necessary, data must be collected and analyzed against acceptable limits, with advanced monitoring implemented if those limits are exceeded. The Department of Transportation is required to adhere to all relevant standards and procedures unless exceptions are approved by designated officials.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it does not apply to transportation projects that have already progressed beyond certain developmental milestones since the enactment of a previous law. It also emphasizes that the provisions of this act do not override existing professional practice laws. The Department of Transportation is authorized to create rules and regulations to implement the bill's provisions, which will take effect 180 days after its enactment.