Bill > S2097

This bill aims to promote resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change. It establishes a low-income cooling assistance program to cover the cost of purchasing and installing air-conditioning units or box fans for eligible households with vulnerable individuals. The bill also prohibits gas or electric companies from shutting off utility service used for space cooling when the heat index is forecast to be 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Public Health to study whether to amend the state sanitary code to incorporate maximum temperature requirements for habitable rooms.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2097