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CT HB06403
Bill
Status
2/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Energy and Technology Committee
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AI Summary
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Expands protections against utility termination by prohibiting electric and gas companies from terminating, denying, or refusing to reinstate service to hardship customers from November 1 to May 1 and year-round when termination would create a life-threatening situation.
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Adds new protection from October 1 to June 1 for hardship customers with a child not more than 24 months old who has been hospitalized and whose attending physician indicated utility service is medically necessary for 60 days.
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Applies to electric companies, electric distribution companies, electric suppliers, gas companies, and municipal utilities furnishing electricity or gas.
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Takes effect July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Utility Termination For Households With A Child Not More Than Twenty-four Months Old.
Last Action
Tabled for the Calendar, House
5/27/2011