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KS HB2109
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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AI Summary
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Public utilities in Kansas receive civil liability immunity when authorizing law enforcement agencies to attach, access, operate, maintain, or remove equipment on utility poles or other utility-owned structures
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Covered law enforcement agencies include city police departments, county sheriff's departments, and county police departments
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"Public utility" encompasses utilities defined under K.S.A. 66-104, municipally owned or operated utilities, and electric cooperative utilities
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The immunity applies to any civil action arising from the authorization or agreement between the utility and law enforcement agency
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Exempting public utilities from civil liability relating to the attachment, access, operation, maintenance or removal of law enforcement equipment on any utility pole or other structure that is owned or operated by the public utility.
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/10/2025