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AB 2623

Public utilities: rate changes: notifications.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cottie Petrie-Norris

AB 2623 mandates California utilities provide advance customer notice before implementing rate changes, enhancing transparency and consumer planning opportunity.

Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
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Bill Summary · AB 2623

Legislative bill overview

AB 2623 requires California public utilities to provide advance notice to customers before implementing rate changes. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, mandates specific notification procedures and timelines for rate adjustment communications.

Why is this important

Utility rate changes directly affect household budgets and business operating costs across California. Clear advance notification allows consumers and businesses to understand upcoming costs, plan financially, and engage in public comment processes before rates take effect.

Potential points of contention

  • Utility compliance costs: Implementing expanded notification systems may increase administrative expenses that utilities could pass to ratepayers
  • Notification timeline adequacy: Debate over whether proposed advance notice periods provide sufficient time for meaningful consumer response and public participation
  • Definition scope: Uncertainty about which rate changes trigger notifications (all increases, only above certain thresholds, specific service types) and how frequently customers receive notices

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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