2007 House Bill 5325

Mandate new delinquent utility customer shutoff restriction

Introduced in the House

Oct. 18, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Bettie Cook Scott (D-3)

To prohibit the provider of gas or electric service to a residence from shutting off a customer’s service for not paying his or her bills if the person demonstrates the presence of a serious illness requiring the person to have electric or gas service. The bill would mandate a 30 day service extension.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology