An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections
This bill prohibits suppliers, energy marketers, and brokers from signing new electricity generation contracts with individual residential customers starting January 1, 2025. It applies specifically to private deals between these companies and households, while explicitly exempting municipal aggregation programs where local governments purchase power on behalf of residents. Violations of this rule would be treated as unfair and deceptive acts, allowing the Attorney General to pursue legal action to enforce the ban and seek penalties or restitution.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jul 11, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Moran
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Doherty
DDemocratic
Co
Estela Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
James Arena-DeRosa
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Santiago
DDemocratic
Co
Judith García
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Honan
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Rob Consalvo
DDemocratic
Co
Rodney Elliott
DDemocratic
Co
Sam Montaño
DDemocratic
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