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MA H3308

MA H3308
Requiring gas or electric companies to notify residential customers prior to discontinuing gas or electric service


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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