Bill > HB2233

This bill creates a comprehensive framework for electrical choice and competition in Missouri, establishing a transition from a monopolistic electricity market to a competitive one. The legislation allows commercial and industrial customers to choose their retail electric suppliers 24 months after August 28, 2026, with residential customers following approximately 18 months later. The bill requires electric utilities to unbundle their rates, divest generation assets, and provide open access to their transmission systems. It establishes detailed provisions for default supply services, which will initially be provided through competitive procurement processes that will gradually transition to hourly pricing. The bill creates an Office of Retail Market Development and Oversight to monitor the competitive market, protect consumers, and ensure fair practices. Electric utilities must submit restructuring plans to the Public Service Commission, which will oversee the transition, including managing transition costs and establishing licensing requirements for retail electric suppliers. The legislation also includes protections for energy assistance customers and mandates customer education programs to help consumers understand their new choices in the electricity market. Key components include creating a licensing process for retail electric suppliers, establishing guidelines for customer data access, and implementing mechanisms to prevent anticompetitive conduct in the emerging competitive electricity market.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2233&year=2026&code=R