SB 1071 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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 (including cooperatives and public utilities) to create and maintain wildfire prevention plans. These plans must identify high-risk areas, outline infrastructure inspections, vegetation management, facility upgrades, and restoration procedures for wildfire events. The bill establishes that utilities cannot be held liable for wildfires if they followed their approved plan and implemented required mitigation work. Property owners can still seek damages for wildfire-related property damage if a utility lacks a plan, but awards are limited to restoration costs or property value loss, not punitive damages. The law aims to balance utility accountability with clear standards for wildfire prevention.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025

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Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Energy committee; CR filed

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Feb 3, 2025

Introduced

First Reading

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors