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IA HSB527
SB
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Commerce
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AI Summary
- Public utilities with fewer than 250,000 customers would be permitted to service and repair residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Current law prohibits public utilities and their affiliates from using rate-recoverable resources (vehicles, tools, employees) to install, service, or repair residential or commercial HVAC systems and interior lighting
- Utilities providing HVAC services must comply with Code section 476.79 (nonutility service recordkeeping requirements) and chapters 103 and 105 (applicable licensure requirements)
- Public utilities remain prohibited from including nonutility service costs in regulated rates or selling HVAC and interior lighting equipment at retail
- Utilities may still use their resources to market systems, light pilots, or respond to customer emergencies and public safety threats
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to a public utility's ability to provide nonutility service and repair of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Last Action
Tabled until future meeting.
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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