HB1761

In municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for standby charge prohibited.

Introduced·7/23/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1761 prohibits public utilities and municipal authorities from imposing standby charges on certain entities with automatic fire.

Pennsylvania HB1761 amends Titles 53 and 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. It prohibits public utilities from imposing standby charges on owners of residential structures equipped with automatic fire protection systems and on volunteer fire companies, nonprofit rescue squads, and nonprofit ambulance services that own or occupy such structures and are ratepayers for the systems. Municipal authorities are also prohibited from imposing such charges on residential or commercial structures equipped with automatic fire protection systems.

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Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee
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History

Jul 23, 2025

House

Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities