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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to allow a customer of an electric retail electric supplier to opt out of having a smart meter installed if the customer owns the premises where the meter will be installed; require the retail electric supplier to give the customer 30 days' notice and give the customer 30 days to respond; prohibit the retail electric supplier for charging the customer for the installation of the meter or imposing a surcharge or fee for opting out of having the smart meter installed.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new rules for the installation of "smart meters," which are digital devices that measure and record electricity usage in real-time and can communicate two-way with the electric supplier. Specifically, it allows customers who own the property where a smart meter would be installed to opt out of having one installed, provided their current meter is functioning accurately. The electric supplier must provide at least 30 days' written notice before replacing an existing meter and give the customer another 30 days to decide whether to opt out. Importantly, customers who choose to opt out will not be charged for the installation of a smart meter, nor will they face any additional surcharges or fees for making this choice. This provision aims to give property-owning customers more control over the technology used to measure their electricity consumption.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Natural Resources & Energy (H) (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb378.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb378/orig_bill.pdf |
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