H3546

Utilities - Delinquent, Late, and Unpaid Balances

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Prohibits utilities from transferring delinquent balances between accounts held by the same customer.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit public utilities supplying electricity or natural gas from transferring or applying a delinquent, late, overdue, or unpaid balance from one account to another account held individually or jointly in the same customer's name. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

9:00 AM

House L.C.I. Real Estate Subcommittee

History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled