PennsylvaniaUtilities would prioritize power restoration for round-the-clock care sites
After an electrical outage, electric utility companies would prioritize power restoration for facilities that provide health and safety services in round-the-clock care settings.
What it does
After an electrical outage, electric utility companies would give priority to restoring power to facilities that provide health and safety services in round-the-clock care settings.
Argument forPeople in round-the-clock care could regain power sooner if utilities give their facilities priority after an outage.
Argument againstOther customers could wait longer for power if utilities give round-the-clock care facilities priority after an outage.
More detail
Electric utility companies would give priority to restoring power to covered care facilities after an outage. This applies to facilities or organizations that provide for people's health and safety in a 24-hour care setting. The Public Utility Commission may bring an enforcement action against a utility that fails to give this priority. The act would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 13Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional LicensureIntroduced
Public SafetyHealthcare