AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES TO HOLD ANNUAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETINGS AND FILE ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORTS.

HB 5946 requires public utility companies operating pipelines above a specified size to hold annual community meetings and submit yearly reports on their community impacts and performance. The bill directly affects these utility companies by mandating regular public engagement and transparency about their operations. Key provisions include scheduled community meetings to discuss pipeline activities and formal annual reports detailing environmental, economic, and safety impacts on local areas. These reports must cover performance metrics related to the company’s operations and community interactions. The law aims to increase accountability without specifying exact pipeline size thresholds.