An Act providing for public utility credit reporting; and imposing duties on public utilities.
This bill, known as the Public Utility Credit Act, requires public utilities in Pennsylvania to report credit information related to customer accounts. It defines "public utility" broadly to include providers of electricity, gas, water, transportation, and telecommunications, while excluding specific entities like nonprofit cooperatives and private generators. The legislation imposes duties on these utilities to maintain and share credit data, aiming to create a standardized system for tracking customer payment history. By establishing clear reporting requirements, the bill seeks to improve how financial responsibility is managed and shared across the utility sector.
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Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 4, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
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Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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