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SB 330

Residential Utility Disconnections

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Berman

Bill would restrict residential utility disconnections with protections like notice requirements and payment plans, but died in committee without advancing.

Died in Regulated Industries
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Bill Summary · SB 330

Legislative bill overview

SB 330 would establish protections for residential utility customers facing disconnection, likely including notice requirements, payment plan options, and limitations on when utilities can shut off service. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but died in the Regulated Industries Committee in June without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Utility disconnections directly affect household access to essential services like water, electricity, and gas. The policy shapes how utilities balance debt collection against customer hardship, with real consequences for vulnerable populations during economic downturns or medical emergencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Utility company concerns: Regulations on disconnections may increase bad debt costs, potentially raising rates for all customers or reducing utility company flexibility in debt collection
  • Funding and implementation: Protections like extended payment plans or hardship waivers require administrative resources and may create fiscal impacts on utility operations
  • Scope and balance: Disagreement likely exists over how much protection to provide (notice periods, payment plan requirements, medical exemptions) versus maintaining utilities' ability to recover unpaid bills

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

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