An Act relating to liability of an electric utility for contact between vegetation and the utility's facilities; and relating to electric utility wildland fire mitigation plans.

Summary

The bill makes utilities that serve the public adopt a written wildland fire mitigation plan approved by the Department of Natural Resources and update it regularly. It also narrows the circumstances in which a utility can be sued for damage caused by vegetation contacting its lines, while protecting property owners outside the utility’s right‑of‑way from liability. The goal is to improve wildfire safety and clarify responsibility.

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