The proposed bill introduces a new chapter, Chapter 18, to Title 61 of the Idaho Code, titled the "Wildfire Standard of Care Act." This legislation aims to establish a framework for electric corporations to develop and implement wildfire mitigation plans, ensuring the safe and reliable generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power while addressing wildfire risks. Each public utility must adopt a wildfire mitigation plan for commission review, which will include strategies for risk mitigation, community outreach, and coordination with various agencies. The plans must be updated at least every three years, and electric corporations are required to report their compliance annually.

Additionally, the bill outlines the legal implications of these wildfire mitigation plans. A commission-approved plan will be considered a reasonable and prudent measure in civil actions related to wildfire risks. Electric corporations that substantially comply with their plans will have limited liability for damages resulting from unplanned fires, provided their actions do not constitute intentional misconduct. The bill also includes provisions for immunity for commission employees when acting within their official capacity. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective from July 1, 2025.