Florida H0225 aims to ensure consumer fairness in utility rates by regulating surcharges and public hearings.

Florida H0225, known as the Consumer Fairness in Utility Rates Act of 2025, mandates that municipalities with water or sewer utilities impose the same rates, fees, and charges on consumers within their boundaries and those of recipient municipalities. It prohibits surcharges on consumers in recipient municipalities unless they are directly tied to documented costs and clearly disclosed. Municipalities must hold public hearings before establishing or adjusting rates, fees, or surcharges.

Florida H0225 aims to ensure consumer fairness in utility rates by regulating surcharges and public hearings.

Florida H0225, known as the Consumer Fairness in Utility Rates Act of 2025, mandates that municipalities with water or sewer utilities impose the same rates, fees, and charges on consumers within their boundaries and those of recipient municipalities. It prohibits surcharges on consumers in recipient municipalities unless they are directly tied to documented costs and clearly disclosed. Municipalities must hold public hearings before establishing or adjusting rates, fees, or surcharges.