MA H3271

Bill

To protect consumers from predatory electric supplier practices

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 predatory electric supplier practices. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect consumers from predatory electric supplier practices. It requires electric suppliers to provide notices to customers before the expiration of a fixed-term contract or a change in contract terms. The bill also mandates that electric distribution companies include specific information on customer bills, such as the electric generation service rate, term, and any cancellation fees. Additionally, the bill establishes a licensing structure for independent marketing companies hired by suppliers to solicit sales and creates a competitive supply ombudsman office within the Department of Public Utilities to assist families, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for corrective actions. Failure to comply with the provisions of this bill may result in license revocation, fines, and/or penalties.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Tackey Chan (D)*, Jim O'Day (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3271

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3271
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3271.pdf

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