California Assembly stalls wildfire liability reform as Gov. Newsom warns of incomplete measures

KCRA • 01 सितं 18:30

The state Assembly did not vote on a wildfire liability bill, citing insufficient reforms, while Governor Newsom warned that partial measures fail to address the crisis.

KQED • 30 अग 00:27

Governor Gavin Newsom and state leaders reached an urgent agreement to modify wildfire liability rules, aiming to curb utility costs and limit insurance subrogation, though the pact falls short of the governor’s original proposal.

Los Angeles Times • 29 अग 19:56

Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached a late-night agreement that drops a proposal to move utility-related wildfire liabilities onto property insurers, instead adopting measures to limit attorney fees and curb hedge-fund profit from claims.

KCRA • 28 अग 16:22

State lawmakers stopped Governor Gavin Newsom's effort to stop insurers from recouping losses from utility-caused wildfires, citing concerns from the insurance industry and legislative timing.

AP News • 25 अग 01:18

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging lawmakers to cap the amount utilities must pay for wildfire damages, aiming to preserve rate stability while shifting some costs to insurers and limiting payouts to victims.