The bill addresses liability for damages resulting from fire events caused by electric public utilities in Kansas. It modifies existing legal language by removing references to "economic damages" and instead allows for the recovery of "noneconomic damages." Additionally, it limits punitive damages awarded in fire claims to a maximum of $5,000,000. The bill establishes a two-year statute of limitations for filing fire claims, starting from the date of damage from the fire event, with provisions for cases where the injury is not immediately ascertainable.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the state corporation commission to convene a workshop by July 31, 2026, to assess wildfire risk and mitigation strategies. This workshop will cover general wildfire risks, utility readiness, risk mitigation strategies, and cost recovery for wildfire mitigation expenses. The commission is also authorized to conduct further investigations or additional workshops if deemed necessary to enhance understanding and management of wildfire risks associated with utilities.