IL HB5756

Changes "service" to "electric or gas service" to specify the bill applies to utility reconnections

Allows utilities to enter into repayment agreements with customers as part of reconnection options

Exempts utilities from reconnection requirements when service is disconnected at locations other than the meter, except for automated metering infrastructure disconnections

Exempts utilities from reconnection requirements when service was disconnected due to tampering, lack of customer access to meters, unsafe appliances, or extraordinary weather events

Allows utilities to recover just and reasonable incremental compliance costs through rate recovery mechanisms under Article IX of the Act