StatePennsylvania

HB 2740: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates.

Danilo BurgosReferred

HB 2740 status: Referred — Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (updated Aug 18, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score30/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would make it easier for utility companies (like electric, water, or gas providers) to change the prices they charge you. It is currently being debated in the Pennsylvania House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion20%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified in abstract

Risks

  • None identified in abstract

Economy

Critical Outlook
35%

Benefits

  • Could expedite revenue recovery for utility infrastructure projects

Risks

  • Increases potential for higher consumer utility bills
  • Reduces regulatory friction for utility price adjustments

Society

Critical Outlook
30%

Benefits

  • Potential for improved service reliability via faster financial adjustments

Risks

  • Disproportionate impact on low-income households
  • Potential reduction in transparency regarding consumer cost changes
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Risk of diminished regulatory oversight of utility pricing

Limitation

Analysis based on limited legislative abstract provided

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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
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