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KS HB2109

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Covered law enforcement agencies include city police departments, county sheriff's departments, and county police departments

  • "Public utility" encompasses utilities defined under K.S.A. 66-104, municipally owned or operated utilities, and electric cooperative utilities

  • The immunity applies to any civil action arising from the authorization or agreement between the utility and law enforcement agency

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/18/2025
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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