California Democrats oppose wildfire utility liability

California lawmakers have decided not to advance Senate Bill 492, a wildfire reform bill aimed at holding utility companies accountable for devastating wildfires, citing concerns over its effectiveness and the desire for deeper structural reforms. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the importance of comprehensive changes to address the underlying causes of wildfires and indicated he may call a special legislative session to continue the debate. The decision marks a setback for proponents seeking stricter utility liability measures and leaves the issue unresolved for the upcoming legislative cycle.

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