An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Commission, further providing for consumer protection and information.
HB 322 requires Pennsylvania utility companies to include clear instructions for customers to submit comments on proposed rate changes or system acquisitions. Specifically, utility notices must detail how to comment via mail, email, or a publicly accessible website. This affects all residential and business customers who receive utility billing notices. The bill changes the process for customer feedback but does not alter rate decisions or service terms. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 7, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 7, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 7, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Fiedler
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Kyle Donahue
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
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