House committee advances wildfire mitigation and utility liability bill despite concerns over access and statute of limitations The committee advanced the Wildfire Mitigation and Liability Act (HB 267) after extended testimony from utilities, insurers, victims' advocates and members; supporters said the bill incentivizes mitigation and stabilizes co-ops, while insurers and others warned it limits recovery and insufficiently defines mitigation standards.

New Mexico's House committee just pushed forward a controversial bill aimed at wildfire mitigation, but concerns about liability and insurance coverage are raising eyebrows.

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