Committee advances bill to standardize income‑based utility payment plans

Apr 30, 2026

The House committee unanimously heard testimony in favor of Senate Bill 2 to standardize percentage‑of‑income payment (PIP) programs. Advocates and clients said clearer rules and outreach would help keep households connected and avoid shutoffs.

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The House Energy & Environment Committee voted to move Senate Bill 2, a measure to standardize and improve access to percentage‑of‑income payment (PIP) plans for electric and gas customers, to the committee of the whole after proponent testimony.

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