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PA HB172

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Lawrence

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 66 (Public Utilities) Section 1509 to prohibit electric and water utilities from billing customers for previously unbilled service that accrued more than 12 months prior

  • Exceptions to the 12-month billing limit include delays caused by Public Utility Commission or court proceedings, or cases involving fraud, theft, or meter tampering

  • Maintains existing requirements: residential customers must receive at least 20 days to pay bills without penalty; nonresidential customers must receive at least 15 days

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In service and facilities, further providing for billing procedures.

Last Action

Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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