Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee

SB 243 — AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER BILLS.

Last action — FILE NO. 343

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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73 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 243 now includes a requirement for the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to study how charges on electric bills are described for residential customers. This change is important because it aims to enhance transparency and understanding for consumers, potentially making it easier for them to manage their electricity costs. Additionally, the amendment explicitly states that there will be no fiscal impact on either the state or municipalities, easing concerns about budgetary implications.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
243 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
343 February Session, 2026 Substitute Senate Bill No.
1301 Referred to Committee on ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY Introduced by:
243 Senate, April 2, 2026 The Committee on Energy and Technology reported through SEN.
(ET) AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER BILLS.
NEEDLEMAN of the 33rd Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER BILLS.
(Effective October 1, 2026) The chairperson of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority shall conduct a study that analyzes the depiction of the public benefits charge on the electric bill for customers of each electric distribution company.
(Effective October 1, 2026) (a) The chairperson of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, in consultation with the Consumer Counsel, shall conduct a study that analyzes the depiction and description of charges on electric bills for residential electric customers.
Such study shall consider whether the public benefits charge as depicted on such bills adequately informs customers of the components of such charge.
Such study shall consider (1) whether such charges are adequately depicted and described to inform a customer of the components of each suchcharge,(2)whethermovinganycomponentofanysuchchargeinto another charge would enhance a customer's understanding of such component or more accurately reflect the nature of such component, and (3) any other methods to increase transparency concerning the costs and benefits of programs funded through such charges.
If the chairperson finds that the depiction of the public benefits charge does not contain adequate information, the chairperson shall provide detailed recommendations for additional information to increase a customer's understanding of such charge and recommendations on how customer electric bills may be redesigned, including the creation of new electric bill cost categories, to increase transparency concerning the costs and benefits of programs funded through charges on a customer's electric bill.
(b) If the chairperson finds that the depiction or description of any such charge does not contain adequate information, or that any sSB243 / File No.
In developing any recommendations concerning the redesign of customer electric bills, the chairperson shall solicit written comment from each electric distribution company.
343 1 sSB243 File No.
Not later than January 1, 2027, LCO No.
343 component of any such charge should be moved into another charge, the chairperson shall provide detailed recommendations for additional information to increase a customer's understanding of such charge and recommendations on how residential electric customer bills may be redesigned.
1301 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
Any such recommendations concerning a residential customer electric bill redesign may include, but need not be limited to, the (1) renaming of any residential electric bill charge category, (2) creation of new residential electric bill charge categories, or (3) shifting of components of one charge into another charge.
243 the chairperson shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, that contains such analysis and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to energy.
In developing any recommendations concerning a redesign of customer electric bills pursuant to this section, the chairperson shall solicit written comment from each electric distribution company.
(c) Not later than January 1, 2027, the chairperson shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, that contains the analysis and recommendations of the chairperson to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to energy.
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section ET Joint Favorable Subst.
To require the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to conduct a study concerning the depiction of the public benefits charge on residential electric customer bills.
sSB243 / File No.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except underlined.]e entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not LCO No.
343 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
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In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), in consultation with the Consumer Counsel (OCC), to conduct a study analyzing the description of charges on electric bills for residential electric customers.
This will not result in a fiscal impact to the state as both PURA and OCC have the staff and expertise necessary to complete the study.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None sSB243 / File No.
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343 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 243 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER BILLS.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Energy and Technology Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 19 Nay 7 (03/17/2026) sSB243 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 343

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 229

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0224

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology

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