AN ACT CONCERNING INCOME ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL HARDSHIP PROGRAMS WITH GAS OR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES.

SB 86 would establish income-based eligibility criteria for hardship programs offered by gas and electric distribution companies. It specifically applies to residents facing serious illness or disability who struggle to pay utility bills. The bill requires these programs to use income thresholds to determine eligibility, ensuring financial assistance reaches those most in need. This change directly affects low-income individuals with medical conditions who rely on utility hardship programs to avoid service disconnection.