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Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters Withdrawn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

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Economic Matters