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NV AB456

Bill

Status

Failed

4/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cinthia Zermeno Moore

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Origin

Assembly

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Public utilities must provide required customer notices in English and the three most commonly spoken non-English languages in Nevada, with the Public Utilities Commission adopting regulations for customers with limited English proficiency or communication disabilities

  • Utilities cannot terminate residential gas, water, or electricity service for nonpayment if the amount owed is less than $300, less than 6 months overdue, or if at least half was paid within the preceding 25 days

  • Electricity service termination for residential customers is prohibited from May 1 through October 31; gas service cannot be terminated when temperatures are forecast at or below 32 degrees or during winter weather advisories

  • Before termination, utilities must apply security deposits to outstanding balances and provide written notice at least 10 days in advance, a second notice 48 hours before, and a phone call at least 5 days before

  • Utilities are prohibited from disclosing customer information for commercial purposes without Commission approval and must take reasonable steps to prevent further disclosure by third parties

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to public utilities. (BDR 58-170)

Last Action

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor3/17/2025

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