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KY HB377

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Susan Tyler Witten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits utility disconnection of residential service when National Weather Service forecasts temperatures at or below 32°F or at or above 95°F within the next 72 hours

  • Suspends disconnection for 30 days when a physician, physician assistant, or community/faith-based program certifies that disconnection would threaten the health and safety of household occupants; late fees must be waived during this period

  • Allows customers to avoid disconnection for nonpayment by paying 10% of the accrued balance or $200 (whichever is less) and entering into a payment plan

  • Restricts disconnections to Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., prohibiting service termination on weekends, Fridays, and state or federal holidays

  • Requires utilities to provide final written disconnection notice at least 14 days in advance on colored paper with "FINAL NOTICE OF SERVICE TERMINATION" in bold 24-point font, including a toll-free number for assistance with payment plans, certificates of need, and energy cost assistance programs

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to utility disconnection protections.

Administrative Regulations and Proceedings

Last Action

to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Energy1/22/2026
Committee On Committees1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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