VA HB1052 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2022 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2022-02-08 - Stricken from docket by Commerce and Energy (21-Y 0-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Broadband providers and public utilities; late payment fees restricted. Prohibits a broadband provider or a public utility from charging (i) a residential customer a late payment fee or similar penalty that exceeds the lesser of 2.5 percent of the balance due or $5 or (ii) any interest on a residential customer's outstanding balance. The bill provides that "public utility" includes utilities that are not subject to the jurisdiction of the State Corporation Commission and that provide electric, gas, or water or wastewater service in the Commonwealth.

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Title

Broadband providers and public utilities; late payment fees restricted.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2022-02-08 - House - House: Stricken from docket by Commerce and Energy (21-Y 0-N) (Y: 21 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-02-08HouseStricken from docket by Commerce and Energy (21-Y 0-N)
2022-01-12HouseReferred to Committee on Commerce and Energy
2022-01-12HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101532D

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
1522161(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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