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VA HB120
Bill
Status
1/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karen Keys-Gamarra
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AI Summary
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Designates the Consumer Services Section within the State Corporation Commission's Division of Public Utility Regulation to serve as the public utility ombudsman
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Requires the Section to receive, review, and attempt to resolve complaints from residential customers regarding public utilities
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Mandates assistance to residential customers in understanding their rights under utility agreements and helping those facing service cessation due to utility dissolution
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Directs the Section to maintain data on inquiries received, types of assistance requested, actions taken, and case dispositions
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Requires all state agencies to assist and cooperate with the Section in performing its ombudsman duties upon request
Legislative Description
Public Utility Ombudsman, Office of the; established, delayed effective date.
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations
2/18/2026