Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaHearing Scheduled
B 260750: Retail Energy Market Consumer Protection Amendment Act of 2026
Phil Mendelson
B 260750 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0750 (updated Oct 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill introduces new consumer protection regulations for retail electricity and gas companies operating in Washington D.C.
Who is affected
Residential energy customers and retail electricity and gas utility providers.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires utilities to follow stricter rules regarding consumer billing and pricing practices.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though likely involves administrative compliance costs for utility companies.
When it takes effect
Currently in the public hearing stage as of October 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for reduced consumer overcharging and increased market transparency.
Risks and tradeoffs
Compliance costs may lead to changes in consumer pricing models; exact regulatory mechanisms are not yet defined.
What is still unknown
The specific definitions of 'unfair practices' and the extent of the new regulatory oversight powers are unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Reduced risk of consumer overcharging
- Increased market transparency
- Standardized billing expectations for consumers
Risks
- Increased regulatory compliance costs for utility companies
- Potential for cost-pass-through pricing to consumers
- Administrative burden on retail energy providers
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enhanced protection against deceptive energy industry practices
- Greater financial stability for low-income households
- Strengthened consumer rights in energy services
Risks
- Potential for temporary service disruption during implementation
- Uncertainty regarding long-term rate impacts
- Potential reduction in energy plan variety
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Strengthened oversight of retail energy market conduct
- Formalization of consumer protection standards
- Potential for improved government complaint tracking
Risks
- Potential for agency capacity constraints
- Risk of litigation regarding enforcement interpretations
- Uncertainty regarding the depth of mandatory reporting
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The full regulatory impact on utility pricing models remains unknown until text is reviewed.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; specific legislative text is not available.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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