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CT HB05028

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Candelora

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the "Combined Public Benefits Charge" from electric bills for all end-use customers of electric distribution companies in Connecticut

  • Shifts the cost of public benefits charges from ratepayers to the state General Fund

  • Requires the state to fund programs currently supported by the Combined Public Benefits Charge through general tax revenues instead of utility surcharges

Legislative Description

An Act Removing The Public Benefits Charge From Electric Bills.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology2/4/2026

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