Utility Disconnection Protection Act of 2025 prohibits utility disconnections for protected households during summer and winter months.
The Utility Disconnection Protection Act of 2025 prohibits electric and gas companies from disconnecting residential service for non-payment during specified months for protected households. Protected households include those with elderly, children, individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, and recipients of certain public assistance programs. The Department of Energy and Environment must verify eligibility and proof of residency. Utility providers must offer payment plans, waive fees during protected months, and report disconnection data to the Public Service Commission.
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