Pennsylvania HB2596 mandates public utilities to allow customers to opt into or out of credit reporting of their payments.

Pennsylvania HB2596, known as the Public Utility Credit Act, requires public utilities to provide customers the option to opt into or out of having their payments reported to credit reporting agencies. New and existing customers must be notified of this option within 45 days of the act's effective date. Utilities cannot set time limits on the option or charge fees for opting in or out. The act defines "public utility" broadly to include entities providing various services for compensation.

Pennsylvania HB2596 mandates public utilities to allow customers to opt into or out of credit reporting of their payments.

Pennsylvania HB2596, known as the Public Utility Credit Act, requires public utilities to provide customers the option to opt into or out of having their payments reported to credit reporting agencies. New and existing customers must be notified of this option within 45 days of the act's effective date. Utilities cannot set time limits on the option or charge fees for opting in or out. The act defines "public utility" broadly to include entities providing various services for compensation.