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MS HB1368
MS HB1368Public utilities; require at least 45 days between reading of meter and bills rendered for any utility service.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require That Bills For Any Utility Service Shall Be Rendered Within Forty-five Days From The Reading Of The Meter; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-7, 21-27-23, 21-27-47 And 21-27-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipally Owned Utilities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 77-3-2, 77-3-45, 77-3-301, 77-3-303, 77-5-23, 77-5-35, 77-5-155, 77-5-743, 77-5-745, 77-6-35 And 77-6-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Regulation Of Public Utilities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that utility companies must send bills to customers within 45 days of reading their meters, unless the Public Service Commission, which is the state agency responsible for regulating utilities, specifically allows for exceptions. The bill also updates and reintroduces several existing Mississippi laws related to how municipally owned utilities and other public utilities are regulated, covering aspects like rate setting, financial management, and operational powers, without altering the core functions of these entities.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1368.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1368IN.htm |
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