LD1080

An Act Prohibiting Public Utilities from Requiring Deposits Based Solely on a Residential Customer's Income

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Maine LD1080 prohibits public utilities from requiring deposits based solely on a residential customer's income.

Maine LD1080 amends the Maine Revised Statutes to prohibit public utilities from requiring deposits based solely on a residential customer's income. The bill mandates that utilities must have proof of credit risk or potential property damage to require a deposit. It also mandates that a lack of prior experience with the utility cannot be used as proof of risk. The Public Utilities Commission must initiate rulemaking to implement these changes by October 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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13 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

2:30 PM

Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 22, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 22, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.