An Act relative to utility bills
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires utility companies in Massachusetts to clearly display available discounts for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities on customers’ utility bills. The goal is to increase awareness of these potential savings and make it easier for eligible residents to access them. The bill was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy committee and subsequently received Senate concurrence. It is currently awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Utility companies must include information about available discounts on customer bills.
- Discounts are specifically for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
- The bill aims to improve transparency for consumers regarding potential savings.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5323) to examine related issues.
Who is affected
- Seniors
- Veterans
- People with Disabilities
- Utility Customers in Massachusetts
- Utility Companies
Notable changes
- Currently, information about these discounts may not be readily available on utility bills.
- This bill mandates the inclusion of this information, ensuring greater accessibility.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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