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MD HB1164
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Foley
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AI Summary
- Public Service Commission must authorize rate consolidation proposals from water and sewage disposal companies involving two or more systems during base rate proceedings, and cannot disapprove such proposals
- Companies may aggregate revenues and costs across water and sewage systems when determining customer rates, even if systems are not physically interconnected
- Commission may order gradual rate adjustments over a maximum 3-year period until full rate consolidation is achieved
- Expands existing limited-income assistance mechanisms to include water companies, sewage disposal companies, and combined water/sewage disposal companies alongside electric and gas utilities
- Eligible limited-income customers include those at or below 175% of federal poverty level, or 200% for customers age 67 and older; effective date July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies – Rate Consolidation and Limited–Income Mechanisms
Public Service Commission
Last Action
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Transportation2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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