Wildland fires; establishing provisions relating to wildland fire liability and wildland fire mitigation. Effective date.
SB 1071, the Wildland Fire Protection Act, requires Oklahoma electric utilities to create and maintain detailed fire prevention plans addressing wildfire risks in their service areas. These plans must cover infrastructure inspections, vegetation management, and mitigation strategies, and must be shared with the public and relevant agencies. The bill shields utilities from liability for wildfires if they followed their approved plans, but allows property owners to sue for damages if a utility lacked such a plan and caused a fire. Utilities can also recover wildfire prevention costs through rate adjustments approved by the Corporation Commission.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy committee; CR filed
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Feb 3, 2025
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