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MA H3308
MA H3308Requiring gas or electric companies to notify residential customers prior to discontinuing gas or electric service
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 notification methods include certified mail, email, and telephone calls, and if those are unsuccessful, the company must make a personal visit to the residence. If the company is unable to notify the customer using any of these methods, it must notify the local police department before discontinuing the service. The bill also imposes a $500 penalty on the gas or electric company for each violation of these notification requirements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 08/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3308 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3308.pdf |
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