SB 2429: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
SB 2429 status: To Governor — 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 24, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialUtility companies must keep a local office in our state where you can go to pay your bills and talk to someone if you have questions.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect on environmental policy.
Risks
- No material direct effect on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Supports local job creation within the utility sector.
Risks
- Potential for increased utility operating costs to be passed on to ratepayers.
Society
Benefits
- Improves accessibility for customers requiring in-person assistance.
- Facilitates easier bill payment options for residents without digital access.
Risks
- Reduces flexibility for utilities to consolidate operations for efficiency.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Regulatory mandates may result in higher utility service costs for consumers.
Analysis based solely on a brief OpenStates abstract.
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
Current06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Enacted
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