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AZ SB1514

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits utilities from disconnecting heating service if temperatures are forecasted to drop below 32°F, or air conditioning service if temperatures are forecasted to exceed 90°F.

  • Requires utilities to offer reasonable payment arrangements (at least 6 months to pay outstanding balances without interest) before disconnection; disconnection allowed only after customer fails to honor the arrangement.

  • Prohibits disconnection for customers with household income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines who make minimum payments, or households containing a person with a disability, person age 65+, pregnant woman, child under 5, or person using life-support equipment.

  • Requires utilities to delay disconnection for 30 days (with potential additional 30-day extension) upon written notice from a medical professional that service disconnection would be detrimental to the customer's health.

  • Requires utilities to inform customers in writing of available low-income assistance programs and additional payment assistance resources before disconnecting service.

Legislative Description

Electricity; gas; disconnection prohibited

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2023
Natural Resources, Energy and Water2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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