AN ACT CONCERNING THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

SB 94 would separate the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), creating an independent agency for utility regulation. This change moves PURA out of DEEP's administrative structure, so it operates without direct oversight from the energy and environmental department. The bill directly affects how public utilities - such as electricity, gas, and water providers - are regulated in the state. The goal is to establish PURA as a distinct entity focused solely on utility oversight.