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Relating to a public utility’s ability to provide nonutility service and repair of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Public utility companies with fewer than 250,000 customers would be allowed to repair and service residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Currently, these companies are prohibited from using certain resources to perform this type of work. Under the new rule, these utilities must still follow all licensing requirements and keep careful records of their services.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to a public utility’s ability to provide nonutility service and repair of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Under current law, a public utility or its affiliates may not use certain resources, the benefits of which are recoverable in the regulated rates for electric service or gas service, to install, service, or repair residential or commercial gas or electric heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems, or interior lighting systems and fixtures. The bill allows a public utility with fewer than 250,000 customers to service and repair residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in a manner that complies with applicable Code provisions, including keeping records of nonutility service and following applicable licensure requirements.
House subcommittee
Named January 13, 2026. Meeting: Wednesday, January 21 · 12:00 PM · RM 305.
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