2009 House Bill 4391

Impose restrictions on utility shutoff for nonpayment

Introduced in the House

Feb. 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Terry Brown (D-84)

To prohibit a utility charging a customer who hasn’t paid his or her bills any late fees, fines or extra payments related to shutting off their service, unless the utility provided the 15 day notice proposed by House Bill 4388.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

March 31, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To prohibit a utility charging a customer who hasn’t paid his or her bills any late fees, fines or extra payments related to shutting off their service, unless the utility follows advanced notice requirements imposed by law or Public Service Commission administrative regulations.

Received in the Senate

April 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities