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VA HB770
VA HB770Public utilities; water and sewerage companies, discounted rates for low-income customers.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public utilities; water and sewerage companies; discounted rates for low-income customers. Provides that a public utility engaged in the business of furnishing water or sewerage facilities may propose and the State Corporation Commission may approve rates and tariff provisions that provide discounted service to customers with an annual household income equal to or less than 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. The bill permits the utility to recover the costs of providing such discounted service through its rates for commercial and industrial customers.
AI Summary
This bill allows water and sewerage companies, which are public utilities providing essential services, to offer discounted rates to low-income customers. Specifically, these companies can propose, and the State Corporation Commission (SCC), the state agency that regulates utilities, can approve, special rates for households earning no more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is a measure of income used to determine eligibility for federal programs. The bill also permits these companies to recover the costs associated with providing these discounted services by including them in the rates charged to their commercial and industrial customers. This measure aims to ensure that essential water and sewerage services remain affordable for vulnerable populations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported from Commerce and Labor (10-Y 5-N) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB770 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB770) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171164.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB770/text/HB770H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB770/text/HB770HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB770/text/HB770HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB770) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096319.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB770/text/HB770 |
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