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AK SB110

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Peter Micciche

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Defines "vegetation management plan" as a document establishing procedures for utilities to manage vegetation to protect reliability and safety of electric facilities.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Resources3/19/2021

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