Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 378: AN ACT relating to the metering of electric service.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 378 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the metering of electric service. Primary sponsor: Candy Massaroni (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): to Natural Resources & Energy (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to allow a customer of an electric retail electric supplier to opt out of having a smart meter installed if the customer owns the premises where the meter will be installed; require the retail electric supplier to give the customer 30 days' notice and give the customer 30 days to respond; prohibit the retail electric supplier for charging the customer for the installation of the meter or imposing a surcharge or fee for opting out of having the smart meter installed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House