Introduced
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To prohibit a utility from shutting off the service of a customer who hasn’t paid his or her bills during the months of December through March, mandate 30 days advance notice, and impose specific regulations on shutoff procedures.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that replaces the previous provisions with a requirement that utilities to comply with restrictions and regulations promulgated by the state Public Service Commission on shutoffs.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)
To require utilities to comply with restrictions and regulations promulgated by the state Public Service Commission on shutting off the service of a customer who hasn’t paid his or her bills. It is part of a large package of bills authorizing more regulations and restrictions on this.
Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities
