Establishes a wildfire recovery fund for compensation to property owners and insurers for damage from wildfires allegedly caused by utilities.
This bill establishes a wildfire recovery fund to provide compensation for property damage from catastrophic wildfires allegedly caused by utilities. It allows property owners and insurers to seek compensation through an administrative claims process instead of litigation. Utilities can be ordered to replenish the fund if found imprudent. The fund is financed through contributions from utilities and wildfire recovery charges on consumers. The bill aims to provide efficient compensation while protecting utilities from financial instability.
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