Bill > HB2109

This bill provides legal protection for public utilities when they cooperate with law enforcement agencies by allowing them to attach, access, operate, maintain, or remove law enforcement equipment on utility poles or other utility-owned structures. Specifically, the bill grants immunity from civil lawsuits to public utilities that authorize or enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies for such equipment placement and maintenance. The bill defines "law enforcement agency" as city police departments, county sheriff's departments, or county police departments, and "public utility" as utilities defined in K.S.A. 66-104, municipally owned or operated utilities, or electric cooperative utilities. By offering this legal protection, the bill aims to encourage cooperation between public utilities and law enforcement while removing potential barriers created by liability concerns. The legislation would take effect upon publication in the statute book, providing a clear legal framework for these collaborative interactions between utilities and law enforcement agencies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2109/