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Relating to utility disconnections of gas and electricity services during severe weather
Proposed by the Utilities Commission · their explanation · all agency proposals
Topics:Energy & utilitiesState government
Same legislation: HSB 515
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- 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 The Iowa utilities commission would create new rules to stop gas and electric companies from turning off service to homes during extreme heat or extreme cold. These rules would expand on current protections that only focus on severe cold weather.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to utility disconnections of gas and electricity services during severe weather. The bill adds a requirement for the Iowa utilities commission (commission) to adopt rules that prohibit the disconnection of gas or electric service to a residence during periods of severe cold weather or severe hot weather, as defined by such rules. The commission currently has rules to prohibit the disconnection of gas or electric service under certain conditions relating to severe cold weather.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 21, 2026. On January 27, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 26, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
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