Bill > HB560

This bill modifies provisions related to the Public Service Commission (PSC) and utility companies' engagement in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) services. The bill restricts utilities from directly providing HVAC services, with some exceptions for emergency services or services required by law. Utilities and their affiliates are prohibited from using utility-owned assets like vehicles, tools, or employees for HVAC services without compensating the utility at cost. The bill requires that any utility, affiliate, or utility contractor using the utility's name must provide a clear disclaimer that the services are not regulated by the PSC. Affiliates and utility contractors must maintain separate financial records from the utility and cannot subsidize HVAC services through regulated utility rates. The bill introduces penalties of up to $12,500 for each violation and empowers the attorney general to enforce these provisions. Additionally, the PSC is required to investigate potential violations when reasonable information is presented, and the person reporting a violation can be informed of the investigation's outcome without being made a party to the action. The bill aims to create a clear separation between regulated utility services and unregulated HVAC services while maintaining oversight and preventing potential market advantages.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB560&year=2025&code=R