Michigan HB5047 mandates automatic enrollment of senior citizens in winter protection programs and prohibits service shutoffs for eligible customers.

Michigan HB5047 amends the Public Utilities Code to require providers to automatically enroll senior citizens in winter protection programs starting November 1, 2025. Providers must make efforts to identify eligible customers, including those with children aged 16 or younger or those who are 65 years or older. The bill also prohibits electric utilities from shutting off service to eligible customers during the heating season for nonpayment of a delinquent account. Eligible customers include those who are low-income or senior citizens.

Michigan HB5047 mandates automatic enrollment of senior citizens in winter protection programs and prohibits service shutoffs for eligible customers.

Michigan HB5047 amends the Public Utilities Code to require providers to automatically enroll senior citizens in winter protection programs starting November 1, 2025. Providers must make efforts to identify eligible customers, including those with children aged 16 or younger or those who are 65 years or older. The bill also prohibits electric utilities from shutting off service to eligible customers during the heating season for nonpayment of a delinquent account. Eligible customers include those who are low-income or senior citizens.