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S08865Introduced in the Senate

Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

Introduced

Introduced by Peter Harckham, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

Where it stands

SUBSTITUTED BY A11030A

June 4, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  2. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  3. PRINT NUMBER 8865A

  4. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1737

  6. SUBSTITUTED BY A11030A

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