Public Utilities; creating the Utilities Modernization Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3991 is a procedural bill that names the "Utilities Modernization Act of 2026" but contains no substantive policy provisions. It establishes the bill's title and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, without describing any new requirements, regulations, or changes to utility operations. The bill text provided is limited to naming the act and setting its effective date, with no mechanisms or provisions detailed. As introduced, it does not directly affect utilities, consumers, or regulators through policy changes. This appears to be a naming resolution for future legislation, not a bill with operational content.