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MA H2822

Increasing service quality penalty against electric and gas companies


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase fines levied against utility companies for failing to meet service quality standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the fines levied against electric and gas utility companies for failing to meet service quality standards. Specifically, it proposes to amend Section 1I of Chapter 164 of the General Laws by changing the figure for the maximum fine from $2.5 million to $5 million. This change is intended to strengthen the penalty for utility companies that do not provide high-quality service to their customers.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)

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