Rhode Island S2013 extends forbearance of utility terminations for seriously ill customers and amends related provisions.

Rhode Island S2013 extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications. It mandates that public utilities honor a licensed physician’s certification of serious illness and sets a minimum termination date based on the physician's indication of illness duration. If the illness duration exceeds three weeks, customers can request a review. The bill also outlines procedures for customers to arrange payments, request hearings, or enroll in payment plans. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2013 extends forbearance of utility terminations for seriously ill customers and amends related provisions.

Rhode Island S2013 extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications. It mandates that public utilities honor a licensed physician’s certification of serious illness and sets a minimum termination date based on the physician's indication of illness duration. If the illness duration exceeds three weeks, customers can request a review. The bill also outlines procedures for customers to arrange payments, request hearings, or enroll in payment plans. The act takes effect upon passage.