S04989Introduced in the Senate
Requires utility service providers to disclose planned rate increases to consumers within thirty days before a planned price increase takes effect; requires utility providers to provide contact information and a mechanism to cancel service completely.
Introduced by Peter Harckham, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires utility service providers to disclose planned rate increases to consumers within thirty days before a planned price increase takes effect; requires utility providers to provide contact information and a mechanism to cancel service completely.
Where it stands
PRINT NUMBER 4989B
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote · March 24, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Kevin Parker | 21 | Yes |
| Brian Kavanagh | 27 | Yes |
| Michelle Hinchey | 41 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
| Mark Walczyk | 49 | Yes |
| Christopher Ryan | 50 | Yes |
| Thomas O'Mara | 58 | Yes |
| Kristen Gonzalez | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
1ST REPORT CAL.1410
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4989A
COMMITTED TO RULES
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
PRINT NUMBER 4989B
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