2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 20

File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Delegate V. Turner
Entitled:
Public Service Companies - Termination of Electric or Gas Service - Notice

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a public service company from terminating electric or gas service to a residential customer because of nonpayment without providing written notice related to specified bill assistance programs; prohibiting a public service company from terminating electric or gas service to a residential customer at least 65 years of age because of nonpayment without providing written notice related to specified bill assistance programs; requiring the notices to meet specified requirements; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
9/10
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Economic Matters
2/9
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Elderly Persons
Notices
Public Service Commission
Rules and Regulations
Social Services -see also- Welfare
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-307.2 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Economic Matters