MI SB1310

Utilities may implement measures to address unsafe connections caused by unauthorized use of electric or natural gas service and may refuse service to locations with 2 or more shutoffs due to unauthorized use within 24 months.

Property owners can restore service by proving ownership and paying repair costs, deposits, and charges for prior unauthorized use, or by providing a certified lease identifying the responsible tenant.

Non-owners requesting service must provide residency information, required documentation and deposits, and payment of any additional reestablishment fees for locations with multiple prior unauthorized use incidents.

Property owners must notify utilities within 30 days of abandoning or surrendering property, or become jointly and severally liable for any unauthorized use occurring after abandonment.

Utilities serving 1 million or more customers must establish a landlord notification system within 150 days to alert registered landlords when service has been shut off at their rental properties due to unauthorized use.