All Roll Calls
Yes: 244 • No: 37
KansasHB 21072025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Providing for claims to recover economic damages from fire events caused by electric public utilities, establishing a statute of limitations for such claims and requiring the state corporation commission to convene a workshop on utility wildfire risk and mitigation.
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New rules for utility-caused fire claims
You can sue an electric utility for losses from a fire it caused, if you prove it is more likely than not. You can recover both economic and noneconomic damages. You must file within two years of the damage, or within two years of when the injury became reasonably knowable. No claim can be filed more than 10 years after the fire. Punitive damages in these cases are capped at $5 million.
Kansas workshop on utility wildfire risks
The Kansas State Corporation Commission must hold a wildfire risk workshop by July 31, 2026. It covers state wildfire risks, how utilities are ready to reduce them, and mitigation strategies. It also reviews how utilities could recover mitigation costs. The commission can open a broader investigation or hold more workshops if needed.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 109 Nay: 16
Yes: 109 • No: 16
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 99 Nay: 19
Yes: 99 • No: 19
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 36 Nay: 2
Yes: 36 • No: 2 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/10/2025HouseReengrossed on Thursday, March 27, 2025
3/27/2025HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 28, 2025
3/27/2025HouseConcurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 109 Nay: 16
3/25/2025HouseRepresentative Ohaebosim is appointed to replace Representative Carmichael on the Conference Committee
3/24/2025HouseNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Delperdang , Representative Wilborn and Representative Carmichael as conferees
3/20/2025HouseMotion to accede adopted; Senator Fagg, Senator Petersen and Senator Francisco appointed as conferees
3/20/2025SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 36 Nay: 2
3/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/18/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Warren
3/18/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Warren was adopted
3/18/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
3/18/2025SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Utilities
3/17/2025SenateHearing: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 548-S
3/6/2025SenateEngrossed on Thursday, February 27, 2025
3/3/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Utilities
2/28/2025SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 99 Nay: 19
2/27/2025HouseReceived and Introduced
2/27/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/26/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/26/2025HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Calendar and Printing and referred to Committee of the Whole
2/20/2025HouseWithdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Calendar and Printing
2/18/2025HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
2/14/2025HouseHearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 582-N
2/11/2025HouseIntroduced
1/28/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole
As introduced
Enrolled
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