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OK SB561
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the "Advanced Metering Infrastructure Act" requiring public utilities to provide residential and commercial customers with a written AMI product disclosure before installation, with customer signature required.
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Disclosure must include possible benefits, privacy information on data collection and sharing, known biological effects from low-frequency radio-frequency radiation and electromagnetic fields per the BioInitiative 2012 Report, and a statement that "In some instances AMI meters have overheated and ignited."
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Prohibits public utilities from installing AMI without written customer request and informed consent after receiving the required disclosure.
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Makes demand response programs optional for customers and prohibits utilities from penalizing customers who decline participation.
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Allows existing customers with AMI to request replacement with an analog meter without penalty upon written request.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2015, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI); requiring notice and acceptance prior to installation of AMI. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
coauthored by Mazzei
2/10/2015