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OK SB595

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public utilities from installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters without a written customer request and informed consent from residential or commercial customers.

  • Requires utilities to provide disclosure containing a list of possible benefits to customers requesting AMI meters.

  • Mandates privacy disclosure detailing the amount and type of data collected by AMI meters and identifying specific parties with whom data may be shared.

  • Requires disclosure of documented health side effects attributed to radio-frequency radiation as documented in a Naval Medical Research Institute report from October 4, 1971.

  • Requires a statement warning that "In some instances AMI meters have overheated and ignited."

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI); requiring opt in/opt out of certain demand response electric service programs. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Energy

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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