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FL S0330
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits electric, public, and water utilities from disconnecting residential service for nonpayment when the forecasted heat index is at or above 90°F or temperature is at or below 32°F within 48 hours, or during a declared state of emergency for extreme weather or public health events
- Bars disconnections on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, state holidays, or the day before a state holiday, and requires accounts to be at least 60 days past due before any disconnection can occur
- Requires utilities to waive reconnection and late fees if the heat index was at or above 90°F or the temperature was at or below 32°F on the day of disconnection, and prohibits utilities from passing compliance costs on to customers
- Mandates that utilities deliver nonpayment notices after each missed payment and at least 10 days before disconnection using at least two methods (mail, e-mail, text, phone call, or door hanger), with notices provided in English, Spanish, and any language spoken by 2% or more of the county's population
- Utilities that violate the law are liable to the disconnected customer for actual and consequential damages or $1,000 (whichever is greater), plus attorney fees and court costs, with sovereign immunity waived; the bill takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Residential Utility Disconnections
Last Action
Died in Regulated Industries
6/16/2025
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