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FL H0419
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Debra Tendrich
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AI Summary
- Electric, public, and water utilities are prohibited from disconnecting residential service for nonpayment when the forecasted heat index is at or above 90°F or the forecasted temperature is at or below 32°F within 48 hours of the scheduled disconnection, or during a declared state of emergency for an extreme weather event or public health emergency
- Disconnections for nonpayment are banned on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, state holidays, and the day immediately preceding a state holiday, and no disconnection may occur until a customer account is at least 60 days past due
- Utilities must waive reconnection and late fees for residential customers disconnected on days when the heat index reached 90°F or above or the temperature was at or below 32°F, and may not recover from customers any costs incurred in complying with the act
- Utilities must deliver nonpayment notices in English, Spanish, and any other language spoken by 2% or more of the county's population, using at least two methods (mail, e-mail, text, phone call, or door hanger) after each missed payment and at least 10 days before scheduled disconnection, including information on payment plans and energy assistance programs
- Utilities that violate the act are liable to the disconnected customer for actual and consequential damages or $1,000 (whichever is greater), plus court costs and attorney fees, with sovereign immunity waived; the effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Residential Utility Disconnections
Last Action
Died in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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