South Dakota SB36 allows utilities to create wildfire mitigation plans and limits liability for wildfire damages.

South Dakota SB36 establishes a process for certain utilities to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Public Utilities Commission. These plans must include risk assessments, vegetation management strategies, and coordination with state or local agencies. The commission must file and publish these plans on its website within 120 days. Utilities must also submit annual reports on their compliance with these plans. The bill limits the liability of utilities for wildfire damages, requiring proof of non-compliance or malicious intent for recovery of damages.

South Dakota SB36 allows utilities to create wildfire mitigation plans and limits liability for wildfire damages.

South Dakota SB36 establishes a process for certain utilities to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Public Utilities Commission. These plans must include risk assessments, vegetation management strategies, and coordination with state or local agencies. The commission must file and publish these plans on its website within 120 days. Utilities must also submit annual reports on their compliance with these plans. The bill limits the liability of utilities for wildfire damages, requiring proof of non-compliance or malicious intent for recovery of damages.