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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require that all electricity providers give their customers a choice between the smart meters and manually read meters that are installed on their homes, businesses, or rental units.
AI Summary
This bill requires all electricity providers in West Virginia to offer customers a choice between a "smart meter," which is an advanced meter that can transmit data remotely, and a traditional, manually read meter that does not contain a battery and does not emit electromagnetic signals. The Legislature found that consumer choice is important and that many citizens have expressed concerns about smart meters, including issues related to radiation emissions, fire risks, and data security, which they believe have not been sufficiently addressed, thus necessitating more options for meter selection. The bill clarifies that natural electromagnetic radiation from the flow of electricity itself will not be considered an "electromagnetic signal" that would prevent a meter from being an alternative to a smart meter.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Energy, Industry, and Mining (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb230%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=230 |
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