Wildfire committee pulls utility-liability bill, approves stakeholder letter urging negotiations

Aug 26, 2025

Sen. Marchman withdrew a proposed liability bill for utilities to allow broader stakeholder negotiations; the Wildfire Matters Review Committee approved a letter (9–1) urging utilities, insurers and regulators to meet and report back before the 2026 session.

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DENVER — The Wildfire Matters Review Committee on Aug. 26 approved a letter to utilities, insurers and regulators urging an inclusive stakeholder process on utility-wildfire liability and paused consideration of a draft liability bill.

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