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MO HB851
Bill
Status
2/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Anderson
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AI Summary
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Property owners cannot be held liable for delinquent utility payments owed by tenants or occupants of their premises
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Applies to municipal utilities (cities, towns, villages), sewer districts, water supply districts, and all utility companies including electric, gas, water, cable television, and telecommunications services
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Utilities may sue occupants directly in civil court to recover unpaid amounts plus reasonable attorney's fees
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Removes existing provisions that required owner notification after 30 days of delinquency and capped owner liability at 90 days of service
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Water providers who terminate service due to nonpayment are protected from civil or criminal liability
Legislative Description
Prohibits a municipality or utility company from holding an owner of a premises liable for the occupant's delinquent utility payment
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/29/2015