HB1284

UTILITIES-ALTERNATIVE SUPPLIER

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

HB1284 regulates alternative retail electric and gas suppliers, requiring them to comply with specific disclosure and consent rules, and prohibiting.

HB1284 amends the Public Utilities Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to regulate alternative retail electric and gas suppliers. It prohibits these suppliers from paying incentive-based compensation to people engaged in in-person solicitation or telemarketing. It mandates that certain suppliers provide specific disclosures to customers, including prices, terms, and conditions of services, and requires obtaining customer consent for certain actions. The bill also outlines procedures for verifying customer authorizations and handling disputes.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith