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MA H1731

Increasing service quality penalty against electric and gas companies


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase fines levied against utility companies for failing to meet service quality standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the fines levied against utility companies, such as electric and gas providers, for failing to meet service quality standards. Specifically, the bill proposes to amend the existing law by raising the maximum fine from 2.5% to 5% of the company's total revenue. This change is intended to strengthen the financial incentive for utility companies to maintain high-quality service and meet the required standards set by the government.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)

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