Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 13 D cosponsors

HB 2740 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates.

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    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

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows for voluntary changes in utility rates in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends existing laws to enable public utilities in Pennsylvania to make voluntary adjustments to their rates. It aims to provide a framework for utilities and customers to agree on rate changes.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may have more options for negotiating rates with their utility providers.

Summary

Ensuring Fair Rates for Utility Customers and Companies

Bill Text

Action History

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2740 do?
Ensuring Fair Rates for Utility Customers and Companies
Who sponsors HB 2740?
HB 2740 is sponsored by Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Jim Prokopiak (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2740?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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