SB 1363
An Act providing for public utility credit reporting; and imposing duties on public utilities.
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Bill overview
This act, the Public Utility Credit Act, aims to regulate how public utilities report customer payments to credit reporting agencies. It establishes definitions of ‘public utility,’ including various entities involved in gas, electricity, water, transportation, and communication services, and specifically addresses reporting for resort communities. Customers will have the option to opt in or out of having their utility payments reported, with protections against fees and time limits on the reporting option. The act also clarifies the scope of certain railroad regulations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘public utility’ to include a wide range of entities providing essential services.
- Allows customers to opt in or out of having their utility payments reported to credit reporting agencies.
- Requires public utilities to notify customers of the opt-in/opt-out option.
- Prohibits public utilities from charging fees for the reporting option.
- Establishes specific rules for reporting payments from resort communities.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘public utility’ regarding railroad operations.
- Specifies requirements for notifying new customers about the opt-in/opt-out option.
- Sets a 45-day timeframe for notifying existing customers about the opt-in/opt-out option.
Who is affected
- Public Utility Customers
- Credit Reporting Agencies
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Public Utilities (Gas, Electric, Water, Transportation, Communication)
- Resort Communities
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Christine Tartaglione
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