MD HB1601 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB1367
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 14 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-14 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 14 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-14 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a gas company or an electric company from imposing a certain deposit requirement on customers who are at least 65 years old and have an annual income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level; prohibiting a gas company or an electric company from terminating certain service for failure to pay all or part of a deposit under certain circumstances; and providing for the application of the Act.
Title
Gas and Electric Companies - Deposit Charges
Sponsors
| Del. Jay Jalisi [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-14 | House | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
Same As/Similar To
HB1601 (Carry Over) 2020-02-14 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Subjects
Age
Consumer Protection
Elderly Persons
Energy Matters
Fees
Fuel
Poverty
Termination of Services
Utilities
Utility Regulation
Consumer Protection
Elderly Persons
Energy Matters
Fees
Fuel
Poverty
Termination of Services
Utilities
Utility Regulation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | 7 | 305 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 307 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1601?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb1601f.pdf |
