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AZ SB1548

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits utilities from disconnecting heating services when temperatures are forecasted below 32°F or air conditioning services when temperatures are forecasted above 90°F.

  • Requires utilities to offer reasonable payment arrangements (at least 6 months to pay outstanding balances without interest) before disconnection.

  • Prevents disconnection for customers with household income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines who make minimum payments.

  • Prevents disconnection for households containing individuals with disabilities, seniors (65+), pregnant women, children under 5, or persons using life-support equipment.

  • Allows utilities to delay disconnection for 30 days (extendable to 60 days) upon written certification from a medical professional that disconnection would be detrimental to a customer's health.

Legislative Description

Electricity; gas; disconnection prohibited

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2024
Natural Resources, Energy and Water2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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