Delaware General Assembly

Passed 4/8/25

HS 1 for HB 62 w/ HA 1

4/8/25

Ross Levin

Rep. Romer

This Amendment makes the following changes to HS 1 to HB 62: 1. Requires the utility company to measure the daily temperature from an airport in the same county as the subject dwelling, rather than a location within 50 miles of the subject dwelling; 2. Requires the electric company to make 2, rather than 3, documented attempts to contact the account holder prior to termination of services during the heating season; 3. Changes the term "adult occupant of the dwelling unit" to the "account holder"; 4. Increases the Heat Index (determining when electric utilities may be shut off) from 90 degrees to 95 degrees; 5. Removes the requirement that written notice during the heating or cooling season be sent via First Class mail; 6. Changes the Act's effective date from 60 to 90 days after its enactment into law; and 7. Authorizes a utility company to shut off utility services on a weekend if the utility company provides facilities for payment and restoration of services on weekends.

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