Prohibits termination of electricity or heat service during forecasts of extreme temperatures
What changed between versions
The definition of 'extreme temperature' was updated to include heat index or ambient temperatures of 85 degrees or higher, in addition to wind chills of 32 degrees or lower.
The window during which utilities are prohibited from terminating service was expanded from one day to three days (the day before, the day of, and the two days after the forecast).
Utilities must immediately halt any scheduled service termination if actual weather conditions meet the extreme temperature thresholds, even if the original forecast did not.
The law now explicitly covers residential water service and submetered electric or water services, previously limited to heat and electricity.
A severability clause was added to ensure that if any part of the bill is found unconstitutional, the rest of the law remains in effect.
