Bill > HB05960

This bill proposes to amend existing state statutes to provide residential electric customers with the right to opt out of smart meter installation programs. A smart meter is an advanced digital electricity meter that automatically records electricity consumption and communicates that data to the utility company, typically in real-time, which differs from traditional analog meters. The bill would give residential customers the ability to decline having a smart meter installed at their property, regardless of any existing utility regulations or programs that might otherwise mandate such installation. By allowing this opt-out option, the legislation aims to provide consumers with greater control over their utility infrastructure and address potential concerns some residents might have about smart meter technology, such as privacy, health, or technological preferences. The bill's language is straightforward and grants a universal opt-out right to all residential electric end-use customers, meaning any homeowner or residential electricity consumer would be able to choose not to have a smart meter without facing penalties or service interruptions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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