Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2196: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer choice billing; imposing penalties; and making repeals.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2196 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer choice billing; imposing penalties; and making repeals. Primary sponsor: Carl Metzgar (Republican). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Metzgar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Jake Banta | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jamie Barton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Marty Causer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Tina Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Jonathan Fritz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Josh Kail | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Roman Kozak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Charity Krupa | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Thomas Kutz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Kyle Mullins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Tim O'Neal | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Jason Ortitay | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Tina Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Jim Struzzi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| K.C. Tomlinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Ryan Warner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Dane Watro | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities