H0753

An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Chamber Passed·3/13/26

Vermont H0753 enhances protections for residential ratepayers against involuntary utility service disconnections.

Vermont H0753, also known as the Vermont Energy Equity Law, mandates the Public Utility Commission to adopt rules that protect residential ratepayers from involuntary disconnections of gas, electric, and water services. The bill requires utilities to establish strategic plans to minimize disconnections and mandates that no disconnections occur during periods of extreme heat. It also specifies that a physician's certification is needed to justify disconnections due to health hazards. The law aims to promote energy efficiency, reliability, and consumer protection in utility services.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 13
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 14

10:00 AM

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure Hearing

May 14

10:10 AM

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance

Mar 13

House

Action Calendar: Third Reading

Mar 13

House

Read third time and passed