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PA HB2184
PA HB2184In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable, for voluntary changes in rates and for rates fixed on complaint and investigation of costs of production.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable, for voluntary changes in rates and for rates fixed on complaint and investigation of costs of production.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to require utility commissions to consider a broader range of factors when making decisions about public utilities, ensuring that these decisions are in the "public interest," which is defined to include the affordability of rates for customers, the utility's energy strategy (including distributed generation, renewable energy, storage, low-volatility fuel sources, and energy efficiency to protect customers from future rate increases), grid modernization, environmental protection, economic growth (jobs, output, and tax revenue), improved utility reliability and resiliency, and environmental justice. The bill also mandates that these public interest findings be documented in all commission decisions related to public utilities and requires that any proposed changes to utility rates must be consistent with this expanded definition of the public interest.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (25)
Danielle Otten (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Lindsay Powell (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2184 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2184/PN2840 |
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