The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official
statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate
information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Bill No.:
LSO No.: 25LSO-0530
Enrolled Act No.:
Chapter No.:
Prime Sponsor:
Catch Title: Public utilities-wildfire mitigation and liability limits.
Has Report:
Subject:
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electric utility will take to minimize the risk of wildfire and to respond to wildfire events.
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areas that may be subject to a heightened wildfire risk, a description of the standards for
inspecting infrastructure and performing vegetation management, procedures for de-
energizing power lines to mitigate potential wildfires, and procedures to restore service after
a wildfire.
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Commission for review and approval. The Commission must approve the plan if it finds that
the plan is reasonable, in the public interest, and appropriately balances the costs of
implementing the plan with the risks of a potential wildfire. The act requires each utility to
submit an updated plan every five (5) years and to submit an annual report on complying with
the plan.
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reasonable and prudent preparation for, and mitigation of, wildfire risk.
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wildfire. A person may recover economic losses from an electric utility associated with
wildfire damages if: (1) the electric utility failed to substantially comply with an approved
wildfire mitigation plan; or (2) the electric utility acted with gross negligence, malice, or
criminal intent, and the action or inaction was the actual and proximate cause of the damages
to the person. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official
statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate
information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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for wildfire-related damages, including a four (4) year filing deadline and a limitation on
recovering noneconomic losses.
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Comments:
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while the remainder of the act is effective on July 1, 2025.