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MI HB4393

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gary Glenn

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits electric and natural gas providers from shutting off service to residential rental properties without first notifying the property owner by first-class mail at least 14 days before the scheduled shutoff date.

  • Defines "provider" to include electric utilities, cooperative electric utilities, municipally owned electric utilities, alternative electric suppliers, and natural gas utilities as defined in section 9 of the Public Utilities Act.

  • Applies to all types of utility providers regulated under the 1939 Public Utilities Act (MCL 460.1 to 460.11).

Legislative Description

Public utilities; consumer services; notification to landlord of tenants at risk for utility shutoff; require of utility companies. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 9e.

Public utilities: electric utilities

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 03/26/2015

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy3/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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