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MO HB2751

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Shamed Dogan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Utilities must provide customers 30 days written notice by first-class mail or electronic means before installing, upgrading, or replacing any meter, and this notice must be separate from billing statements

  • On-site utility workers must attempt to orally inform customers immediately before performing any meter installation, upgrade, or replacement

  • Defines "advanced meters" as meters that transmit usage data via radio waves or broadband, allow two-way communication with the utility, or enable utility control of customer thermostats, appliances, or service

  • Defines "traditional meters" as analog meters that can only be read visually and cannot transmit data—specifically excluding advanced meters with functionality turned off

  • Applies to all entities regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission under chapters 386 or 393

Legislative Description

Requires utilities to notify customers before replacing meters

Last Action

Referred: Utility Infrastructure(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Utility Infrastructure5/13/2016

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