AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONSUMER PROTECTION ADVOCATE TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

HB 5950 requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to appoint at least one member with specific experience in consumer protection and advocacy. This member would serve solely to protect the interests of utility customers and ratepayers. The bill mandates this appointment as a formal requirement for PURA membership, ensuring dedicated consumer representation on the regulatory body. It directly affects PURA's composition and how it considers consumer concerns in utility rate and service decisions.