HB 1031 Summary

• Requires energy utilities to offer customers the opportunity to refuse smart meter installation before proceeding with installation on their premises.

• Mandates that the refusal offer be made through face-to-face communication between an authorized utility representative and the customer, with written documentation provided to both parties.

• Allows customers who refuse installation to keep their existing meter if it complies with all applicable regulations and standards established by the commission.

• Defines "smart meter" as a meter using two-way communication to collect electricity usage data, transmit it to the utility, and deliver information to customers.

• Takes effect July 1, 2013, and does not apply to smart meters already installed before that date.