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S 1328

Relates to requiring the establishment of utility customer arrears reporting

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 10 co-sponsors

Overview: Bill Number: S 1328, Title: Relates to requiring the establishment of utility customer arrears reporting, Status: COMMITTED TO RULES, Introduced: April 08, 2025Purpose an

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Bill Summary · S 1328

Overview: Bill Number: S 1328, Title: Relates to requiring the establishment of utility customer arrears reporting, Status: COMMITTED TO RULES, Introduced: April 08, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the issue of utility customer arrears, which have become a growing concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill seeks to require utility companies to establish and maintain reporting systems to track customer arrears and provide this information to the relevant state agencies.

Key Provisions:
- Requires utility companies to establish and maintain reporting systems to track customer arrears
- Mandates that utility companies submit regular reports on customer arrears to state agencies
- Specifies the data that must be included in the reports, such as the number of customers in arrears and the total amount owed

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect utility companies, who would be required to implement new reporting systems and provide regular data to state agencies. Customers in arrears may also be impacted, as the increased transparency could lead to improved assistance programs or other interventions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been committed to the Rules committee, indicating it is still in the legislative process and has not yet been voted on or enacted.

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

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