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WV SB577

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joey Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a one-year moratorium on all electric and natural gas utility rate increases in West Virginia, effective upon passage
  • Suspends and holds in abeyance any pending rate increase cases before the Public Service Commission during the moratorium period
  • Blocks general rate increases, automatic adjustment mechanisms, and previously approved increases that haven't yet taken effect
  • Allows emergency rate increases only if necessary to ensure safe and adequate service or protect a utility from extreme financial hardship caused solely by the moratorium
  • Requires the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct interim studies on utility management, rate design, and causes of recent dramatic rate increases during the moratorium period

Legislative Description

Relating to electric and natural gas utility rate increases

Utilities

Last Action

To Energy, Industry, and Mining

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Industry and Mining1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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