HB 3792: Relating to consumer protection for utility ratepayers.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Increases from $20 million to $40 million the minimum amount to be collected from the customers of electric companies for low-income electric bill payment and crisis assistance. Directs the Public Utility Commission to reassess every two years the community level of need for low-income electric bill payment and crisis assistance. Allows the commission to adjust the amount to be collected based on its findings and changes to electricity rates. Requires the commission to report to the Legislative Assembly if the commission increases the amount to be collected by more than 2.5 percent. Increases from $500 to $1,000 per month per customer site the maximum amount that a customer may be required to pay for low-income electric bill payment and crisis assistance.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. August 7, 2025Chapter 512, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
2. July 18, 2025Governor signed.
3. June 27, 2025President signed.
4. June 27, 2025Speaker signed.
5. June 26, 2025Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
6. June 25, 2025Rules suspended. Carried over to 06-26 by unanimous consent.
7. June 25, 2025Second reading.
8. June 25, 2025Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
9. June 24, 2025Referred to Ways and Means.
10. June 24, 2025First reading. Referred to President's desk.
11. June 24, 2025Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.
12. June 23, 2025Second reading.

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