A 4721
Prohibits electric, gas, or water public utility service discontinuances to residential customers during certain epidemics.
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Bill overview
This bill prevents electric, gas, or water public utilities from cutting off service to residential customers during declared epidemics. Utilities can only discontinue service if they face a ‘public utility emergency.’ Once the Governor ends the public health and state of emergency related to the epidemic, the prohibition on service disruptions for non-payment ends, and customers remain responsible for past-due balances. The bill defines key terms like ‘epidemic’ and ‘public utility emergency.’
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Shanique Speight
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