An Act To Improve Public Utility Service By Addressing Seasonal Property Hazards

LD 1929 requires owners of seasonal residential dwellings (properties unoccupied over 30 days yearly) to conduct annual hazard inspections, arrange for caretakers during unoccupied periods, and share caretaker contact information with utilities and municipalities. It mandates the Public Utilities Commission to create a statewide hazard reporting system (hotline/online portal), run public education campaigns, and offer financial help to low-income owners. Public utilities must maintain caretaker contact lists, develop repair protocols prioritizing occupied homes during outages, and conduct annual inspections on utility lines with outage histories linked to seasonal properties. The bill aims to prevent utility disruptions caused by unattended seasonal properties through clear owner obligations, utility protocols, and commission support.