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SB 1002

Utility Service Restrictions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Truenow and 1 co-sponsor

Florida bill addressing utility service disconnection restrictions was tabled after its House companion (CS/HB 1137) passed into law as Chapter 2025-42.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1137 (Ch. 2025-42)
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Bill Summary · SB 1002

Legislative bill overview

SB 1002 was a Florida bill addressing utility service restrictions that was effectively superseded by its companion bill, CS/HB 1137, which passed and became Chapter 2025-42. The bill was laid on table on April 28, 2025, after the House companion measure advanced instead.

Why is this important

Utility service policies directly affect consumers' access to essential services like electricity, water, and gas. Restrictions on how utilities can disconnect service impact vulnerable populations, billing disputes, and consumer protections—making this legislation consequential for millions of Floridians relying on these services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of restrictions: Debates likely centered on what circumstances warrant utility disconnections (non-payment grace periods, health/safety considerations, seasonal protections)
  • Utility company burden: Whether restrictions impose excessive compliance costs or operational challenges on utility providers
  • Consumer protection balance: Tension between protecting vulnerable customers from disconnection and ensuring utilities can collect payments and maintain system viability

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

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