Bill > HB1606

This bill requires electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives to provide information about the procedure for customers to request vegetation management near transmission or distribution lines when sending customer bills. Specifically, the bill amends existing utility codes to add a new requirement that these utilities periodically include, along with customer bills, details about how customers can request vegetation management for areas near power lines. This addition is part of a broader set of information utilities are already required to provide, which includes procedures for load shedding, critical customer classifications, and energy conservation tips. The bill aims to give customers more transparency and control over potential vegetation-related risks near electrical infrastructure by ensuring they know how to request maintenance that could prevent potential power interruptions or safety hazards. The new requirement will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving utilities time to update their billing communications and processes.

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