Bill > SB1136

This bill creates the "Energy Pricing Protection Act" to prohibit businesses from charging excessively increased prices for certain energy products and services, such as gasoline, propane, or home heating oil, during a period of market disruption. The bill empowers the Attorney General and local prosecutors to investigate violations, issue subpoenas, and bring civil and criminal enforcement actions. The bill allows for civil fines up to $1 million per violation and criminal penalties of up to 1 year in jail or a $10,000 fine for individuals. Additionally, the bill enables the Attorney General to bring a class action lawsuit on behalf of affected consumers and provides for other remedies, including reimbursement of damages and injunctive relief.