Bill would require utilities to have disconnection policy for customers with life‑threatening conditions
February 19, 2026 | 2026 Legislature Georgia, Georgia
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An unidentified presenter introduced House Bill 641 to require electric utilities that serve residential customers to maintain a policy addressing disconnections for people with serious life‑threatening conditions and to furnish that policy to customers upon request.
The presenter said Georgia Power, Georgia Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) and municipal electric utilities accept the bill. The measure was described as a substitute that ensures utilities have procedures for identifying serious medical conditions and preventing or delaying disconnection where appropriate.
No vote on the bill was recorded in the Rules meeting; the presenter closed without further questions.
The presenter said Georgia Power, Georgia Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) and municipal electric utilities accept the bill. The measure was described as a substitute that ensures utilities have procedures for identifying serious medical conditions and preventing or delaying disconnection where appropriate.
No vote on the bill was recorded in the Rules meeting; the presenter closed without further questions.
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