Ban fees for utility customers who refuse smart meters

Enacts the "consumer utility meter choice protection act"; allows customers to decline the installation of smart meters without being liable for fees.

Introduced· 2025-01-30

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This bill would let you refuse a new smart meter for your home without the electric, gas, or water company charging you a penalty fee.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Utility companies are upgrading old meters to smart meters that track your usage in real time. Some people do not want these devices on their homes because of privacy or other concerns. Right now, utilities can sometimes charge you extra if you refuse the upgrade. This bill would force companies to give you 90 days of warning and let you say no for free. You would even have a full year to change your mind and get a smart meter removed at no cost.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Requires electric, gas, and water companies to give you 90 days of written notice before installing a two-way smart meter.
Gives you the right to refuse the new meter without paying any penalties or service charges.
Allows you to demand the utility remove a smart meter for free if you change your mind within the first year.
Lets the state approve a removal fee if you wait more than a year to ask for the meter to be taken out.