Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2140 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for limitation on water and wastewater rate increases.

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 January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes limitations on water and wastewater rate increases for residential customers in Pennsylvania.

  • Title 66

    § 1331. Limitation on water and wastewater rate increases. (a) Limitation on residential rate increases.-- (1) The commission may not approve a rate increase for a residential customer of a water public utility or wastewater public utility under section 1307 (relating to sliding scale of rates; adjustments), 1308 (relating to voluntary changes in rates) or 1330 (relating to alternative ratemaking for utilities) or a settlement agreement in a rate proceeding if the percent increase in the rates charged to residential customers exceeds the percent increase in the Consumer Price Index, calculated using available data for the most recent 12-month period for the northeast region immediately preceding the filing date of the proposed rate change. (2) Paragraph (1) shall apply only to the rates charged to residential customers. (b) Essential water and wastewater services.--In reviewing a rate increase affecting residential customers of a water public utility or wastewater public utility, the commission shall prioritize affordability of water and wastewater service as an essential service over recovery of capital costs that are not necessary for the immediate maintenance of health and safety. The commission shall reject a rate increase that fails to meet the standard specified under this subsection. (c) Postrecovery rates.-- (1) A rate increase or charge approved to recover costs of an infrastructure upgrade or construction project may not be collected after the public utility completes cost recovery for the infrastructure upgrade or construction project. (2) After the public utility completes cost recovery under paragraph (1), the public utility shall file a tariff that removes the costs incurred for the completed infrastructure upgrade or construction project from the rates charged. (3) If the public utility fails to file a tariff under paragraph (2), the commission shall proceed under section 1309 (relating to rates fixed on complaint; investigation of costs of production) to review the existing rate. (d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Consumer Price Index." The Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Northeast region." The northeast region used by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for publication of the Consumer Price Index.

    This adds new provisions limiting residential water and wastewater rate increases and sets standards for the approval of such increases.

Action History

  1. Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2140?
HB 2140 is sponsored by Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Dane Watro (Republican), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), and Joe Ciresi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2140?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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