Bill > HB1773

This bill modifies the provisions for how public sewer districts handle unpaid customer charges by changing the method of notification from certified mail to first-class mail when a customer has outstanding sewer charges for more than three months. The bill allows sewer districts to disconnect a customer's sewer line or request that water service providers (such as water companies, water supply districts, or municipalities) discontinue water service to the customer until all unpaid charges are settled. The bill also clarifies that liens placed on properties for unpaid sewer charges will have priority above all liens except for state and county taxes. Additionally, the bill outlines that sewer districts can establish charges based on flat fees or water usage, must hold public hearings before setting new charges, and can require water service providers to share customer records to help calculate sewer service charges. The changes aim to provide sewer districts with more flexible tools for managing unpaid services while maintaining a structured process for notification and collection.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1773&year=2026&code=R