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PA HB 2866
An Act imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers; providing for an energy ratepayer rebate; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and establishing the Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund.
In brief
PA HB 2866 is a state bill in PA: “An Act imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers; providing for an energy ratepayer rebate; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and establishing the Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund.” It was introduced on Oct 20, 2026 in the House, during the 2025-2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Oct 20, 2026) reads: “Referred to Energy”. Its sponsor is Steve Samuelson (Democratic), with 13 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Public ownership of energy. The facts here come from State legislature (palegis.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Oct 20, 2026: Referred to Energy
- Sponsors
- Steve Samuelson (Democratic)
- Robert Freeman (Democratic), cosponsor
- Joe Webster (Democratic), cosponsor
- Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), cosponsor
- Nikki Rivera (Democratic), cosponsor
- Eddie Pashinski (Democratic), cosponsor
- Ed Neilson (Democratic), cosponsor
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), cosponsor
- Lisa Borowski (Democratic), cosponsor
- Benjamin Sanchez (Democratic), cosponsor
- Jeanne Mcneill (Democratic), cosponsor
- Kristine Howard (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Oct 20, 2026
- Session
- 2025-2026
Our summary: PA HB 2866, imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers and providing for an energy ratepayer rebate, was referred to Energy on 2026-10-20. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2866
- Open States: openstates.org/pa/bills/2025-2026/HB2866/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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