HB3438

Prohibits certain charges by public utilities to customers

Introduced·2/25/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3438 prohibits public utilities from charging unjust or unreasonable rates.

Missouri HB3438 amends the state's utility regulations to prohibit gas, electrical, water, and sewer corporations from charging unjust or unreasonable rates. The bill mandates that all charges must be just and reasonable, preventing any undue preference or disadvantage to any customer or locality. It also prohibits these corporations from charging more or less for similar services under similar circumstances. Additionally, the bill mandates that electrical corporations with 250,000 or fewer customers must develop schedules to ensure rates reflect the customers' share of costs.

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 26

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 25

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)