Bill > HB172

This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding billing procedures for public utilities, which are companies that provide essential services like electricity, gas, and water. Specifically, it clarifies that all customers, both residential and non-residential, must be given at least 15 days for non-residential customers and 20 days for residential customers to pay their bills without incurring late fees, starting from when the bill is sent. The bill also mandates that customers have the right to receive their bills monthly and must be informed of this right. Furthermore, it requires that bills be itemized to clearly show separate charges for basic service, federal taxes, state sales and gross receipts taxes, fuel adjustments, and any other components the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) may require. For electric and gas utilities that bill bimonthly or quarterly, the bill outlines how interim fuel adjustment charges should be calculated and adjusted on the final bill. Importantly, it introduces a new rule preventing utilities from billing customers for service that accrued more than 12 months ago, with exceptions for delays caused by PUC or court proceedings, or in cases of fraud, theft, or meter tampering.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb172