Idaho Gov. Little unveils new wildfire plan that includes less liability for companies
August 23, 2024
A new plan Idaho Gov. Brad Little unveiled Friday to mitigate wildfire risk had more than just policies aimed to protect areas from widespread blazes. A list of top priorities had a broad scope of goals from the executive office, including limitations on liability for electrical utilities that cause fires.
Officials said they’re looking to follow neighboring states, which have implemented laws restricting the amount residents can sue for if they lose property to a utility-caused fire and allowing utilities to raise consumer rates to create a “fire fund.”
