HB4891

To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers.

Introduced·1/28/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4891 mandates utility companies to cover maintenance, upgrades, and repairs without raising rates for consumers.

West Virginia HB4891 requires all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintaining, upgrading, and repairing their infrastructure, including pipes, cables, utility poles, and electrical lines. The bill ensures these costs are not passed on to consumers by prohibiting any increase in rates or financial burden on customers. Utility companies must maintain records proving these costs were not included in rate justifications.

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Current
Energy and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 28

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 28

House

To Energy and Public Works

Jan 28

House

Introduced in House