StatePennsylvania

HB 2738: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Commission, further providing for consumer protection and information.

Brenda PughReferred

HB 2738 status: Referred — Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (updated Aug 18, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill proposes new rules to better protect utility customers (like those using gas, water, or electricity) and make sure they get clearer information from their utility companies. It is currently being debated in the Pennsylvania state House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • potentially lowers consumer search costs
  • improves marketplace transparency

Risks

  • possible compliance costs for utilities
  • risk of increased utility rates to cover administrative changes

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • strengthens consumer rights
  • improves access to utility information

Risks

  • potential for information overload in notices
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

unclear if compliance costs will be passed to ratepayers

Limitation

analysis based solely on summary abstract

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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