Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2738 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Commission, further providing for consumer protection and information.

Last action — Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Aug. 18, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to enhance consumer protection in public utilities.

This bill amends public utility regulations to improve consumer protection and information transparency for utility users in Pennsylvania. It focuses on ensuring that consumers have better access to information regarding public utility rates and services.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you may have better access to information about utility rates and services.

Summary

Public Utility Rate Impact and Transparency Act

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Aug. 18, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2738 do?
Public Utility Rate Impact and Transparency Act
Who sponsors HB 2738?
HB 2738 is sponsored by Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), and Mark M. Gillen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2738?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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