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IA HSB527

SB

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Commerce

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

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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