HB2109

Kansas HB2109 exempts public utilities from civil liability for law enforcement equipment on their poles.

Kansas HB2109 allows law enforcement agencies to attach and operate equipment on public utility poles in the public right-of-way. The bill exempts public utilities from liability for actions related to this equipment, provided the utility or a qualified contractor handles the attachment, access, operation, maintenance, or removal. The law enforcement agency must indemnify the utility against any claims or damages, except those caused by the utility itself. The utility can charge fees for the service, and the law enforcement agency is responsible for securing any necessary court orders.