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KY HB378

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Candy Massaroni

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail electric suppliers must provide at least 30 days written notice before replacing a customer's existing analog meter with a smart meter
  • Property owners have 30 days to opt out of smart meter installation after receiving notice
  • The opt-out right does not apply when the existing meter is malfunctioning or not recording electricity usage accurately
  • Customers cannot be charged for smart meter installation or assessed any surcharge or fee for choosing to opt out
  • "Smart meter" is defined as a time-based digital meter with two-way communication capability for real-time monitoring and time-differentiated usage recording

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to the metering of electric service.

Public Utilities

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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