Requires utility companies to reimburse consumers in the event of a prolonged power outage
Summary
Requires utility companies to reimburse consumers for spoilage of food and medication due to the lack of refrigeration in the event of a power outage lasting seventy-two hours or more.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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