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CA AB2611

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jasmeet Bains

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to ensure electrical rate schedules do not impose rates above baseline on public schools or economically vulnerable residential customers during hours when temperatures exceed 90°F in hot climate zones

  • Defines "economically vulnerable residential customer" as those eligible for CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) or FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance) programs, regardless of current enrollment status

  • Applies to hot climate zones designated as zones 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 under California Energy Commission building climate zone standards, plus any additional zones the Commission may determine

  • Defines "public school" to include schools operated by school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and community college districts

  • Violations of commission orders implementing these requirements would constitute a crime under existing Public Utilities Code enforcement provisions

Legislative Description

Electrical rate schedules: hardships: hot climate zones.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on U. & E.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities and Energy3/9/2026

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