Bill > SB1552

This bill establishes new provisions for reimbursement by electric utilities to customers for losses incurred due to electric service interruptions. It defines key terms such as "Commission" (the Missouri public service commission), "Electrical corporation" (an electric utility), "Electric service interruption" (a power outage not caused by the customer), and "Loss" (any financial loss, like for food or medicine). Under this bill, if an electric service interruption lasts longer than 48 hours and a customer suffers a loss, the electrical corporation must reimburse them. Customers will need to fill out a form provided by the utility, available on their website, and for losses exceeding $200, they must submit receipts or other relevant documents. The bill also mandates that electrical corporations maintain detailed records of significant power disruptions affecting more than ten customers or causing voltage drops below 50% of standard, including information on the cause, duration, affected area, restoration efforts, prevention measures, and reimbursement amounts paid. These records must be made public on the utility's website, and the Commission will create rules to ensure compliance.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=746300