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MA H2929
Requiring gas or electric companies to notify residential customers prior to discontinuing gas or electric service
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring gas or electric companies to notify residential customers prior to discontinuing gas or electric service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill requires gas or electric companies to notify residential customers prior to discontinuing their service. The bill outlines a multi-step notification process, including sending a certified letter, email, and phone call to the customer, as well as a personal visit to the residence, before the company can disconnect service. If the company is unable to successfully notify the customer using these methods, they must notify the local police department before discontinuing service. The bill also imposes a $500 penalty on the company for each violation of the notification requirements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2929 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2929.pdf |
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