HB2109

Exempting public utilities from civil liability relating to the attachment, access, operation, maintenance or removal of law enforcement equipment on any utility pole or other structure that is owned or operated by the public utility.

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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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

78 Yea

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44 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Utilities Hearing

Feb 4, 2025

9:00 AM

House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 28, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

House

House Engrossed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025