A1842

Requires public utility to charge volunteer emergency service organization residential rate.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Requires public utility to charge volunteer emergency service organization residential rate.

This bill mandates that a public utility charge a volunteer emergency service organization a residential rate for service delivered to the property where the organization primarily operates, if the residential rate is lower than the commercial rate for the service at that property. The bill defines "volunteer emergency service organization" as an entity relying on volunteer members to provide emergency services, including fire department, first aid, emergency, ambulance, or rescue squad services.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee