AN ACT PROHIBITING ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES FROM COLLECTING FEES OTHER THAN FEES FOR THE PURCHASE OR DELIVERY OF ELECTRICITY.

SB 598 prohibits electric distribution companies in Connecticut from charging customers any fees beyond those for purchasing or delivering electricity. This directly affects residential and commercial electricity customers who may have previously paid additional service or administrative charges. The bill establishes a private right to sue under Connecticut's Unfair Trade Practices Act for companies that violate this fee restriction. It amends state law to ban all non-essential fees while allowing affected customers to seek legal remedies for unlawful charges.