HB 180 KY

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Introduced

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to create winter and summer temperature standards for disconnection of service by retail electric and gas utilities; allow resumption of disconnection only after a 72-hour period during which the temperature standard is exceeded; establish a certificate of need for persons who are at risk if utility service is disconnected that can be provided by a physician, physician assistant, community-based service organization, or faith-based service organization; prohibit disconnection of service on holidays and weekends and before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on weekdays; allow for reconnection of service for partial payment with a payment plan; require waiver of termination fees, reconnection fees, and late fees for customers having obtained a certificate of need; require utility to make reasonable effort towards reestablishing service for a customer terminated after having obtained a certificate of need but no more than 24 hours after repayment is commenced; require separate, written notice 14 days prior to a disconnection to residential household; require that notice be distinguishable from the regular billing notices; establish font size and typeset for material to be printed on the notice; require a hardship reconnection order for persons at risk who have had service terminated by the utility after meeting specific repayment requirements; require the Public Service Commission to issue an order setting forth any applicable rules and procedures.

• L. Willner Democratic · primary
• J. Nemes Republican · primary
• J. Bauman Republican · primary
• K. Bratcher · primary
• G. Brown Jr. Democratic · primary
• E. Callaway Republican · primary
• B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
• D. Grossberg Democratic · primary
• K. Herron Democratic · primary
• R. Palumbo · primary
• J. Raymond · primary
• R. Roarx Democratic · primary
• S. Stalker Democratic · primary

1. Jan 8, 2024 introduced in House · lower
2. Jan 8, 2024 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced · PDF