S.2641

Establishes statewide standards governing electric meter reading and billing practices.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes statewide standards for electric meter reading and billing practices.

This bill mandates the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers to create minimum statewide standards for electric meter reading and billing practices. These standards include regular meter readings, billing transparency, maintaining customer billing records, and limiting estimated billing to six consecutive periods. The division must consider existing utility tariffs and advanced metering technology when setting these standards. The bill also allows utilities to seek a waiver for billing beyond two months after using estimated bills for six months.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

8 Yea

DDDDDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DRD

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce