SF 99: Prescriptive easements for electricity delivery.
SF 99 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 102 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis act authorizes a nonexclusive easement for electric utilities for a delivery system (the physical structures and power lines that convey electricity) if all of the following have been met:The electric utility has installed a delivery system.The delivery system is visibly installed so as to provide successors-in-in...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Enables vegetation management to reduce wildfire risks
- Supports maintenance of critical infrastructure
Risks
- Grants broad authority for vegetation removal on private land
Economy
Benefits
- Provides legal certainty for utility providers
- Reduces litigation risk for existing infrastructure
Risks
- Limits potential land development on affected parcels
Society
Benefits
- Improves reliability of electrical service for residents
- Provides constructive notice through public publishing
Risks
- Reduces property autonomy for landowners with existing lines
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Landowners may face restrictions on land use within the 30-foot easement zone
Analysis based on abstract; full statutory text not reviewed
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
CompleteHow it affects your district
Set your location
Add your district to see how this bill may affect your community and who to contact.
Take action
Contact your representatives
Let them know how you feel about this bill.
Share your view
Join the discussion and see what others are saying.
Track this bill
Stay updated on progress and changes.