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SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.

Martin LooneyEnacted

SB 335 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified in abstract

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified in abstract

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Increased transparency in utility billing for tenants
  • Potential for more equitable utility cost distribution

Risks

  • Additional compliance costs for landlords
  • Potential for rent adjustments to offset utility management expenses

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Strengthened protections against unfair utility charging
  • Improved clarity in residential lease agreements

Risks

  • Potential for new types of disputes between tenants and landlords
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Implementation may create administrative burdens for small property owners

Limitation

Abstract provided does not detail specific changes to utility charge enforcement

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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