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KS HB2107
Bill
Status
Passed
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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AI Summary
- Fire claims against electric public utilities must be filed within 2 years of the damage date, with an absolute 10-year limit from the fire event
- Plaintiffs may recover economic and noneconomic damages after proving by preponderance of evidence that an electric utility caused the fire
- Punitive damages in fire claims are capped at $5,000,000
- State Corporation Commission must convene a wildfire risk and mitigation workshop by July 31, 2026, covering state wildfire risks, utility readiness, mitigation strategies, and cost recovery treatment
- Commission may open additional investigations or workshops to further assess utility wildfire risk and mitigation if deemed necessary
Legislative Description
Providing for claims to recover economic damages from fire events caused by electric public utilities, establishing a statute of limitations for such claims and requiring the state corporation commission to convene a workshop on utility wildfire risk and mitigation.
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Utilities2/28/2025
Calendar and Printing2/18/2025
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications1/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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