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CT HB06495
Bill
Status
1/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Steinberg
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AI Summary
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Amends section 16-262c of the general statutes to prohibit electric distribution companies from shutting off residential electric service during summer months for customers in financial hardship.
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Prevents denial or refusal to reinstate electric service during summer for residential customers who lack financial resources to pay their electric bills or arrearages.
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Applies only to hardship cases where customers demonstrate inability to pay rather than unwillingness to pay.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology for the January 2023 legislative session.
Legislative Description
An Act Preventing Electric Service Shutoffs During Summer Months For Certain Residential Customers.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology
1/24/2023