Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HB 2676 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties, further providing for audits of certain utilities.

Last action — Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, June 29, 2026

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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 June 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

This bill updates audit requirements for specific utilities in Pennsylvania.

The bill amends regulations related to audits of certain utilities in Pennsylvania. It aims to enhance oversight and accountability within the public utilities sector.

Summary

Comprehensive Utility Audit

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates more frequent audits of certain utilities to be conducted by qualified auditors, enhancing oversight and accountability.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(a)

    not less than $10,000,000. The audits shall include an examination of management effectiveness and operating efficiency. The commission → not less than $10,000,000 and shall establish procedures for comprehensive audits of the operations of utilities as provided in this section. The following apply:

    This change clarifies that the commission will set procedures for audits.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(a)(1)

    five years unless the commission finds that a specific audit is unnecessary, but in no event shall audits be conducted less than once every eight years. → three years

    This change reduces the maximum time between audits from five years to three years.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(b)

    periodically → at least once every three years

    This change specifies that management efficiency investigations will occur at least once every three years.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(c)

    may → shall

    This change makes it mandatory for the commission to require audits to be performed by qualified auditors.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(c)

    consulting firm → qualified auditor

    This change ensures that the type of auditor required is specifically designated as qualified.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(c)

    firm → auditor

    This change updates language for consistency in referring to the auditor.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(c)

    consulting firm → qualified auditors

    This change ensures that all references to the auditor are for qualified individuals or entities.

  • 66 Pa.C.S. § 516(c)

    audit firm → independent qualified auditor

    This change provides clarity by standardizing the terminology regarding auditors.

Action History

  1. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, June 29, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

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Not signed on (249)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2676 do?
Comprehensive Utility Audit
Who sponsors HB 2676?
HB 2676 is sponsored by Jamie Walsh (Republican), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Mike Jones (Republican), and Brenda M. Pugh (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2676?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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