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VT H0753
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dara Torre
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AI Summary
- Public Utility Commission must amend Rule 3.300 to require physician or licensed health care provider certificates certifying serious health hazards to prevent utility disconnections for the duration specified in the certification
- Gas, electric, and water utilities prohibited from involuntarily disconnecting residential service during periods of extreme heat, with potentially lower temperature thresholds for households with persons 62 years or older
- Each utility must establish and submit a strategic plan for achieving the lowest feasible number of monthly and annual involuntary residential disconnections in their service territory
- Commissioner of Public Service required to conduct annual assessments of involuntary residential disconnections and report findings to legislative committees by January 15, 2027, and annually thereafter
- Physician assistants and nurse practitioners authorized to issue physician's certificates for disconnection protection; act takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections
Last Action
Read third time and passed
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Digital Infrastructure1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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