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CT HB06405

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

  • Allows advanced practice registered nurses to certify serious illness in addition to registered physicians for utility service termination protection.

  • Prohibits utility companies, electric suppliers, and municipal utilities from terminating service for nonpayment when a resident is seriously ill and illness is certified within the timeframe established by the Department of Public Utility Control.

  • Defines "serious illness" as a medical condition that would endanger the life of any resident if utility service to their dwelling was terminated.

  • Requires customers to agree to amortize unpaid account balances over a reasonable period and maintain current payments on subsequent billing periods to receive protection.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Certification Of Seriously Ill Utility Customers.

Last Action

File Number 487

4/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology2/17/2011

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