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Last action · January 22, 2026

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Introduced January 14, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB377

AN ACT relating to utility disconnection protections.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to create winter and summer temperature standards for disconnection of service by retail electric and gas utilities; allow resumption of disconnection only after a 72-hour period during which the temperature standard is exceeded; establish a certificate of need for persons who are at risk if utility service is disconnected that can be provided by a physician, physician assistant, community-based service organization, or faith-based service organization; prohibit disconnection…

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This bill would set rules limiting when electric and gas utilities can shut off service to customers, including bans on disconnection during extreme heat or cold, on weekends and holidays, and outside certain daytime hours on weekdays. It would also require utilities to give customers 14 days written notice before disconnecting, allow people with medical or financial hardships to obtain a certificate that waives certain fees and triggers extra protections, and let customers restore service…

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