Bill > SB137

This bill creates a new section in Kentucky's utility regulations that prohibits utility companies from disconnecting or suspending residential utility service during extreme weather conditions. The bill specifically defines "extreme weather conditions" as either a day when the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning or Excessive Heat Warning for a county, or during a period of natural disaster (which is defined as a disaster resulting in a state of emergency declaration). The term "utility" is referenced from existing Kentucky law and covers various utility services. Under this proposed legislation, utilities would be forbidden from cutting off residential service when these severe weather conditions are present, with the state utility commission required to establish specific rules and procedures for implementing this protection. The bill aims to ensure that residents maintain critical utility services during potentially dangerous weather events that could pose significant risks to health and safety.