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VA HB120

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karen Keys-Gamarra

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Consumer Services Section within the State Corporation Commission's Division of Public Utility Regulation to serve as the public utility ombudsman

  • Requires the Section to receive, review, and attempt to resolve complaints from residential customers regarding public utilities

  • Mandates assistance to residential customers in understanding their rights under utility agreements and helping those facing service cessation due to utility dissolution

  • Directs the Section to maintain data on inquiries received, types of assistance requested, actions taken, and case dispositions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Communications, Technology and Innovation2/18/2026
Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay1/27/2026
Appropriations1/27/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #31/15/2026
Labor and Commerce1/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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