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GA HB641
GA HB641Public utilities; require electric supplier to hold the proposed discontinuation of electrical service to a residential customer who suffers from a serious illness in abeyance for a certain period of time
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric services, so as to require certain electric suppliers to have in place a written policy regarding discontinuation of electric service to residential consumers with serious, life-threatening conditions; to provide for furnishing of such policy to consumers; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires electric suppliers in Georgia, starting January 1, 2027, to establish and maintain a written policy concerning the discontinuation of electric service to residential customers who have serious, life-threatening medical conditions, and to provide this policy to consumers upon request.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Kasey Carpenter (R)*,
Karla Drenner (D)*,
Marvin Lim (D)*,
Karen Lupton (D)*,
Karen Mathiak (R)*,
Bill Werkheiser (R)*,
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70840 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242941 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234038 |
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