Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

HB 2739 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates; and, in accounting and budgetary matters, further providing for depreciation accounts and reports.

Last action — Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows for voluntary changes in utility rates and regulations related to financial reporting.

This legislation amends existing laws about public utilities in Pennsylvania, focusing on making changes to how utility rates can be modified voluntarily. It also impacts accounting practices related to depreciation accounts and financial reports.

Bill Text

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This bill establishes specific requirements for depreciation procedures in rate filings by public utilities in Pennsylvania.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 1308

    All rate filings made under this section shall include depreciation expense and accumulated depreciation calculated in accordance with section 1703(a.1) (relating to depreciation accounts; reports). No public utility may propose any depreciation procedure inconsistent with section 1703(a.1).

    Rate filings must now include specific calculations for depreciation aligned with established standards.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 1308

    The commission may not: (i) substitute an alternative depreciation procedure; or (ii) adjust depreciation expense or accumulated depreciation in a manner that effectively results in the use of a different depreciation procedure.

    The commission is restricted from altering depreciation procedures in specific ways.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 1703

    All depreciation for public utility property for ratemaking purposes shall be determined using the Average Life Group depreciation procedure.

    The Average Life Group depreciation procedure is mandated for all public utility depreciation determinations.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 1703

    The commission's review of depreciation shall be limited to verification that the Average Life Group procedure under subsection (a.1) has been utilized for all plant accounts and a reasonableness determination for all inputs and assumptions.

    The commission's review scope for depreciation has been clarified.

Action History

  1. Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

244 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2739?
HB 2739 is sponsored by Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Napoleon J. Nelson (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), and Danilo Burgos (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2739?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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