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VA · HB898INTRO · 2 COSPONSORS

Electric utilities, certain; SCC to determine maximum amount of fees for disconnection, etc.

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Plain-English Summary

State Corporation Commission to determine maximum fees for disconnection of utility service for nonpayment. Directs the State Corporation Commission (the Commission) to determine, in the next relevant cost recovery proceeding for certain utilities, the maximum allowable amount of fees for disconnection and reconnection such utilities may charge to residential customers disconnected from service due to nonpayment of bills or fees. The bill defines "utility" as an electric company, natural gas sup…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
Renter

Limits the maximum allowable fees for disconnection and reconnection of utility service for nonpayment.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Limits the maximum allowable fees for disconnection and reconnection of utility service for nonpayment.

    the maximum allowable amount of fees for disconnection and reconnection such utilities may charge to residential customers disconnected from service due to nonpayment of bills or fees.· State Corporation Commission to determine maximum fees for disconnection of utility service for nonpayment.
What the Bill Does
  • Directs the State Corporation Commission to determine maximum fees for utility disconnection and reconnection.
  • Applies to residential customers disconnected due to nonpayment.
  • Defines 'utility' to include electric companies and natural gas suppliers.
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