All Roll Calls
Yes: 150 • No: 8
WyomingHB 1922025 General SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT relating to public utilities; requiring public utilities to prepare and submit wildfire mitigation plans; specifying procedures for the submission and review of wildfire mitigation plans; specifying how costs associated with wildfire mitigation plans may be recovered; specifying limits for liability and damages for public utilities related to wildfires; requiring rulemaking; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
Sponsored By: J.T. Larson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Private utility easements stay intact
The law does not change private easements or shared‑facility agreements between utilities and others. Existing deals stay in force starting July 1, 2025.
Utilities must file wildfire safety plans
Starting July 1, 2025, non‑municipal electric utilities must file wildfire mitigation plans with the Public Service Commission. Plans must cover wildfire risks, inspections, vegetation work, equipment upgrades, shutoff and restoration steps, outreach, and rate impact estimates for regulated utilities. The commission must act within 120 days, can write rules, and requires annual reports by June 1. Plans must be updated at least every five years. Utilities must notify cities, counties, and conservation districts within five business days after filing. Approved plans override local land‑use rules that would block them. City‑ and town‑owned utilities are exempt.
Wildfire lawsuit limits and process
Starting July 1, 2025, courts presume a commission‑approved wildfire plan is reasonable. Before suing, landowners and utilities must try to settle; the utility must respond within 90 days after it gets itemized damages. To recover economic losses, a plaintiff must prove the utility failed to substantially follow its approved plan and that caused the damage, or prove gross negligence, malice, or criminal intent. You must file within four years of the fire’s ignition. Pain‑and‑suffering damages are allowed only for injury or death.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
J.T. Larson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Elissa Campbell
Republican • House
Martha Lawley
Republican • House
Pam Thayer
Republican • House
Cody Wylie
Republican • House
Eric Barlow
Republican • Senate
Dan Dockstader
Republican • Senate
Stacy Jones
Republican • Senate
Wendy Schuler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/28/2025
H Concur:Passed 57-0-5-0-0
Yes: 57 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-0-1-0-1
Yes: 29 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 52-8-2-0-0
Yes: 52 • No: 8
House vote • 2/5/2025
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed HEA No. 0058
3/6/2025GovernorAssigned Chapter Number 119
3/6/2025H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0058
3/3/2025HouseS President Signed HEA No. 0058
3/3/2025SenateS 3rd Reading:Passed 29-0-1-0-1
2/28/2025SenateH Received for Concurrence
2/28/2025HouseH Concur:Passed 57-0-5-0-0
2/28/2025HouseAssigned Number HEA No. 0058
2/28/2025S 2nd Reading:Passed
2/27/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/26/2025SenateS07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
2/21/2025SenateS Placed on General File
2/21/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations
2/14/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
2/13/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Passed 52-8-2-0-0
2/12/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/11/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/10/2025HouseH09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
2/5/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/5/2025HouseH Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals
1/21/2025HouseH Received for Introduction
1/16/2025HouseBill Number Assigned
1/15/2025
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