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AK SB110
Bill
AI Summary
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Grants immunity from civil liability to electric utilities offering public electrical service for property damage, death, or personal injury caused by vegetation contacting utility facilities.
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Creates two exceptions allowing liability: (1) when vegetation within utility property/easements contacts facilities and the utility lacked or failed to comply with a vegetation management plan, or (2) when the utility caused vegetation outside its boundaries to enter and contact its facilities.
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Defines "vegetation management plan" as a document establishing procedures for utilities to manage vegetation to protect reliability and safety of electric facilities.
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Applies to civil lawsuits filed on or after the effective date of the Act.
Legislative Description
Electric Utility Liability
Utilities
Last Action
REFERRED TO RESOURCES
3/19/2021