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MS HB1038
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
- Allows Mississippi electric utility customers to choose between a smart meter or analog meter for new construction, with analog meter installed by default if no choice is made
- Grants existing customers the right to opt out of previously installed smart meters at any time and have them replaced with analog meters
- Prohibits electric distribution companies from charging customers any fee for exercising the opt-out right
- Requires smart meter technology to provide customers direct access to hourly consumption data, enable time-of-use pricing, and support automatic consumption control by the customer, utility, or third party
- Mandates utilities to publish opt-out procedures on their websites and make information available through customer support, effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Smart meters; provide utility customers with option to decline installation of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Utilities1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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