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VA HB770
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charniele Herring
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AI Summary
- Authorizes water and sewerage utility companies to propose discounted rates for low-income customers with annual household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
- Requires the Department of Social Services to determine customer eligibility for the discounted rate programs
- Permits utilities to implement tiered discount systems offering varying levels of rate reductions based on income
- Allows utilities to recover costs of providing discounted service through their base and general rates charged to all customers
- Takes effect January 1, 2027, and amends Virginia Code sections 56-234 and 56-264.3
Legislative Description
Public utilities; water and sewerage companies, discounted rates for low-income customers.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Labor2/12/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #31/22/2026
Labor and Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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