An Act relative to ensuring gas safety and consumer fairness
This bill aims to improve gas safety and fairness for consumers by requiring utility companies to stop charging customers for gas lost due to leaks in their infrastructure. It mandates that gas companies repair certain hazardous leaks within six months and notify local fire and law enforcement officials within an hour of detection. Additionally, the legislation creates a process for property owners to claim damages from gas companies and requires utilities to pay for the replacement of trees damaged by leaks.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Sena
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
Co
Vanna Howard
DDemocratic
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