Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 62 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 22 AND 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICES.

Last action — Lieu/Substituted

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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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

This Act updates the law relating to the termination of utility services by largely adopting and expanding state regulations concerning the termination of heating and cooling services. Among other things this Act does the following: 1. Prohibits a utility company from terminating any services outside the hours of 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday. 2. Prohibits a utility company from terminating heating services for nonpayment to a dwelling unit when the temperature is at or below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Prohibits a utility company from terminating cooling services when the Heat Index is equal to or exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit. 4. Prohibits a utility company from terminating heating services to a dwelling for nonpayment during the winter if the occupant is a recipient of LIHEAP, SSI, POC, OR TANF. 5. Requires 14 days written notice be given to a dwelling unit prior to termination of services for nonpayment of bills during the heating or cooling season. 6. Requires the utility company to make at least 3 attempts to contact the occupant of a dwelling unit by telephone, or another preferred method, prior to termination of services for nonpayment during the heating season, including one attempt that must be after 5 PM. 7. Requires the utility to make at least 1 attempt to contact the occupant of a dwelling unit by telephone, or another preferred method, prior to termination of services for nonpayment during the cooling season. 8. Requires that the 14 days written notice include information about payment plans, government assistance programs, and other ways termination of services may be deferred. 9. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 in lieu of a misdemeanor. This Act also expands the scope of utility termination laws to include the termination of utilities run by municipal electric companies. Municipalities that use municipal electric companies will be responsible for adopting ordinances to enforce utility termination laws within the municipality.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 62 do?
This Act updates the law relating to the termination of utility services by largely adopting and expanding state regulations concerning the termination of heating and cooling services. Among other things this Act does the following: 1. Prohibits a utility company from terminating any services outside the hours of 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday. 2. Prohibits a utility company from terminating heating services for nonpayment to a dwelling unit when the temperature is at or below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Prohibits a utility company from terminating cooling services when the Heat Index is equal to or exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit. 4. Prohibits a utility company from terminating heating services to a dwelling for nonpayment during the winter if the occupant is a recipient of LIHEAP, SSI, POC, OR TANF. 5. Requires 14 days written notice be given to a dwelling unit prior to termination of services for nonpayment of bills during the heating or cooling season. 6. Requires the utility company to make at least 3 attempts to contact the occupant of a dwelling unit by telephone, or another preferred method, prior to termination of services for nonpayment during the heating season, including one attempt that must be after 5 PM. 7. Requires the utility to make at least 1 attempt to contact the occupant of a dwelling unit by telephone, or another preferred method, prior to termination of services for nonpayment during the cooling season. 8. Requires that the 14 days written notice include information about payment plans, government assistance programs, and other ways termination of services may be deferred. 9. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 in lieu of a misdemeanor. This Act also expands the scope of utility termination laws to include the termination of utilities run by municipal electric companies. Municipalities that use municipal electric companies will be responsible for adopting ordinances to enforce utility termination laws within the municipality.
Who sponsors HB 62?
HB 62 is sponsored by Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 62?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 62?
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