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IA SSB3054

SB

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Commerce

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 476.20, subsection 3 by adding a new paragraph (d) regarding utility service disconnections
  • Requires the Iowa Utilities Commission to adopt rules prohibiting public utilities from disconnecting gas or electricity service to residences during severe cold or severe hot weather
  • The commission will define "severe cold weather" and "severe hot weather" in its adopted rules
  • Current commission rules already prohibit disconnection under certain severe cold weather conditions; this bill would expand protections to include severe hot weather

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to utility disconnections of gas and electricity services during severe weather.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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