12:54 ETWildfire Survivors, Consumer Groups, Insurers, Public Entities Oppose Limits on Survivors' Rights At Hearings In CA Capitol On CEA SB 254 Report, Says Consumer Watchdog

Survivors of California's worst wildfires are opposing proposed limits on their rights to recover damages from for-profit utilities during hearings on a California Earthquake Authority (CEA) report under SB 254. The report suggests limiting utility liability and creating a bailout fund, which critics argue shifts the burden to survivors and taxpayers. Consumer groups and public entities are calling for reforms that hold utilities accountable for wildfire risks, rather than protecting their profits. The hearings will address these concerns and the need for better oversight of utility spending on wildfire mitigation.