Bill
S 2488
Overview: S 2488, Establishes an emergency heating energy assistance program benefit, REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES, Introduced: July 28, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to cr
Overview: S 2488, Establishes an emergency heating energy assistance program benefit, REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES, Introduced: July 28, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to create an emergency heating energy assistance program to help low-income households cover the costs of heating their homes during periods of extreme cold or energy price spikes. The program would provide direct financial assistance to eligible individuals and families to ensure they can afford to heat their homes and stay safe during winter months.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes an emergency heating energy assistance program within the state's social services department
- Provides direct financial assistance to low-income households to cover heating costs
- Eligibility based on household income, energy burden, and other factors
- Authorizes the department to develop program guidelines and application process
- Appropriates $25 million in funding for the first year of the program
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Low-income households struggling to afford heating costs during winter
- Potential to reduce energy insecurity and prevent heating-related health and safety issues
- Could help mitigate the impact of energy price spikes or extreme weather events on vulnerable populations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- Bill has been referred to the Social Services committee for consideration
- If passed, the program would be implemented by the state's social services department
- Ongoing funding would need to be appropriated in future budgets to sustain the program
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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