The bill would ban utility companies from charging a reconnection fee once a customer has paid the overdue bill, require service to be restored within 24‑48 hours, and set fines for companies that ignore the rule.
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HB08706 · Sources: BatasWatch
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No changes since we started checking daily on Oct 4, 2026.
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.