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Utility Billing Accountability and Consumer Protection Act

February 26, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would prohibit utilities from changing billing or payment practices without Public Service Commission approval, require quarterly reports, mandate consumer protections for rural energy-burdened households, and establish a customer complaint process. It would also impose conditions on utility billing in rental circumstances, affecting landlords and property managers who pass utility charges to tenants.

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Source: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5282&session=126&summary=B

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What does "Utility Billing Accountability and Consumer Protection Act" cover?
If enacted, this bill would prohibit utilities from changing billing or payment practices without Public Service Commission approval, require quarterly…
When was it published?
It was published on February 26, 2026.

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