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CT HB06403

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies to electric companies, electric distribution companies, electric suppliers, gas companies, and municipal utilities furnishing electricity or gas.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/24/2011
Energy and Technology2/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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