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CT HB06405
Bill
Status
2/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Energy and Technology Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows advanced practice registered nurses to certify serious illness in addition to registered physicians for utility service termination protection.
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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.
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Defines "serious illness" as a medical condition that would endanger the life of any resident if utility service to their dwelling was terminated.
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Requires customers to agree to amortize unpaid account balances over a reasonable period and maintain current payments on subsequent billing periods to receive protection.
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Effective date: July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Certification Of Seriously Ill Utility Customers.
Last Action
File Number 487
4/7/2011