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H7877Introduced in the House

Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliance and specified equipment purchased or installed after January 1, 2025.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Arthur Handy, District 18

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021 - Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliance and specified equipment purchased or installed after January 1, 2025.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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