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PA HB1761
Bill
Status
7/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Scott
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipal water authorities and public water utilities from imposing standby charges on volunteer fire companies, nonprofit rescue squads, and nonprofit ambulance services whose buildings have automatic fire protection systems (sprinklers)
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Extends existing standby charge protections that currently apply only to residential property owners to include these emergency service organizations
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Defines "standby charge" as any amount charged beyond the actual cost of service, which includes only actual water usage and capital investments specifically for fire protection
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Current standby charges on affected emergency service organizations may continue until the end of the next billing cycle (for municipal authorities) or next general rate proceeding (for public utilities)
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for standby charge prohibited.
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
7/23/2025