Bills

11 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

PA · In committee
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.
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.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Referred to Energy
Sponsor: Steve Samuelson (Democratic)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2866
PA · Passed one chamber
PA HB 2380: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.
PA HB 2380, providing for energy storage procurement in restructuring of electric utility industry, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure on 2026-10-13.
Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Sponsor: Nikki Rivera (Democratic)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2380
DC · In committee
DC B 26-0596: Utility Rates and Ratemaking Amendment Act of 2026
The latest action on DC B26-0596, the Utility Rates and Ratemaking Amendment Act of 2026, is a public hearing on 2026-07-02.
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Public Hearing on B26-0596 View Public Hearing Record
Sponsor: White, Robert C. Jr. (Democratic)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0596
IL · In committee
IL SB 3717: LOW-INCOME UTILITY RATES
IL SB 3717 on low-income utility rates was re-referred to Assignments on 2026-05-22.
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsor: Adriane L. Johnson
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3717&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
MO · In committee
MO SB 1712: Creates provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities
MO SB 1712, creating provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities, had a second read and was referred to the S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
Sponsor: Tracy McCreery (Democratic)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
PA · Passed one chamber
PA HB 1834: An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, co
PA HB 1834, providing for the regulation of commercial data centers and clean firm energy requirements, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
Latest action (Mar 31, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Sponsor: Robert Matzie (Democratic)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1834
DE · Passed the legislature
DE HCR 108: CELEBRATING DEMEC DAY AND RECOGNIZING THE DELAWARE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION AND THE COMMUNITY-OWNED NOT FOR PROFIT ELECTRIC UTILITIES THROUGHOUT DELAWARE.
DE HCR 108, celebrating DEMEC Day and recognizing the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, community-owned not for profit electric utilities, passed the Senate on 2026-03-25 (20 yes, 1 absent).
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Sponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Abolition of private profit in essential services
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143000
DE · Enacted
DE SB 210: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Delaware SB 210, an act to amend Title 26 of the Delaware Code relating to public utilities, was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-16.
Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142724
DE · In committee
DE SB 242: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 78, VOLUME 85 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE ENTITLED “AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND UTILITY RATES.”
DE SB 242, an act relating to public utilities and utility rates, was introduced and assigned to the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on 2026-02-26.
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
Sponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142873
MD · In committee
MD SB 26: Public Utilities - Off-Grid Electricity Providers - Exemption
MD SB 26, Public Utilities - Off-Grid Electricity Providers - Exemption, latest action 2026-02-09: hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Latest action (Feb 9, 2026): Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor: McKay (Republican)
- Public ownership of energy
Official page: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0026?ys=2026RS
WV · In committee
WV HB 4652: Exempts from local taxes and fees for a municipal Utility in which the members are elected
WV HB 4652 would exempt a municipal Utility in which the members are elected from local taxes and fees; its latest action on 2026-01-23: To House Local Governments.
Latest action (Jan 23, 2026): To House Local Governments
Sponsor: Riley (Republican)
- Public ownership of energy
- Public ownership of industries
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4652&year=20

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