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GA HB1220

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Michael Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits natural gas marketers and retail suppliers of electricity, natural gas, or water from shutting down, suspending, or disconnecting service to retail customers on Fridays or on any day immediately preceding a public and legal holiday
  • Applies specifically to disconnections made due to nonpayment or delinquent accounts
  • Adds a new Code Section 46-1-6 to Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, governing public utilities and public transportation
  • Sponsored by Representative Smith of the 41st district during the 2020 legislative session

Legislative Description

Public utilities and public transportation; prohibit utility companies from suspending or disconnecting retail service on certain days

Last Action

House Second Readers

6/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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