WILDFIRE STANDARD OF CARE ACT – Adds to existing law to establish the Wildfire Standard of Care Act.

Idaho's S 1183, the Wildfire Standard of Care Act, requires electric utilities operating in Idaho to develop and submit detailed wildfire risk reduction plans to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for approval. These plans must identify high-risk areas, outline preventative measures (like vegetation management and line design), include community outreach, and coordinate with fire agencies. The Commission reviews plans within six months, ensures they balance cost and safety, and mandates annual updates and compliance reports. This directly affects all Idaho public electric utilities (and allows voluntary participation by cooperatives/municipal systems), aiming to reduce wildfire risks while keeping electricity rates affordable.