北达科他州参议院通过了保护电力公司免于野火责任的法案。 North Dakota Senate passes bill shielding power companies from wildfire liability.

北达科他州参议院已经通过了一项法案,该法案由国家Sen. Greg Kessel提出,限制电力公司在电线引发野火时的赔偿责任。 North Dakota's Senate has passed a bill introduced by State Sen. Greg Kessel that limits liability for power companies in cases where their electric lines cause wildfires. 该法案允许公司提交野火缓解计划,如果实施这些计划,可作为合理照顾的证据。 The bill allows companies to submit wildfire mitigation plans, which, if followed, can serve as proof of reasonable care. 虽然它的目的是鼓励防火,但保险公司认为它给电力公司太多的回旋余地来逃避责任。 While it aims to encourage fire prevention, insurance companies argue it gives power companies too much leeway to avoid responsibility.