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ARTICLE · 17 SEPTEMBER 2025

California's Latest Landmark Legislation Aims To Revamp Wildfire Policies

In the wake of devastating 2025 wildfires, Senate Bill 254 stands poised to reshape California's wildfire prevention, mitigation and funding strategies.

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Willis Hon
Willis Hon
Bradford B. Kuhn
Bradford B. Kuhn
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In the wake of devastating 2025 wildfires, Senate Bill 254 stands poised to reshape California's wildfire prevention, mitigation and funding strategies. From a groundbreaking $18 billion infusion into the state's Wildfire Fund to new rights of first refusal for insurance subrogation claims, this legislation could have sweeping implications for utility companies, insurers, and wildfire-affected communities. A host of additional provisions also target transmission infrastructure upgrades, wildfire risk reduction and clean energy innovations.

Stay tuned as we break down the key elements of this ambitious bill and its potential for transforming wildfire management in California and read our full eAlert for more details.

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