S.394

Prohibits public utilities from discontinuing residential electric, gas, water, and sewer service after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.

This bill prohibits public utilities from discontinuing residential electric, gas, water, and sewer services following the expiration of the coronavirus public health emergency. Instead, utilities must enter into deferred payment agreements with residential customers. These agreements allow customers to make monthly payments over a period of at least 48 months. As long as customers comply with the terms of these agreements, utilities cannot discontinue service.