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LA HB478
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alonzo Knox
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AI Summary
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Requires utility providers (water, gas, or electric services regulated by the Public Service Commission or local government) to reimburse customers the full amount of any overcharge by the next billing cycle
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Mandates that former customers receive overcharge reimbursements mailed to their address on file within 30 calendar days of the overcharge being identified
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Requires all reimbursements to be clearly labeled as an "overcharge reimbursement" on customer bills or correspondence
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Creates new Chapter 70 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S. 51:3301) establishing these utility overcharge reimbursement requirements
Legislative Description
Provides with respect to reimbursement for utility overcharges
UTILITIES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
3/9/2026