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SB 48 - Gas, electric, water, heating, and sewer companies are prohibited from requiring a deposit or other guarantee for continued service to any existing customer that has been late in paying the utility bill at least 5 times in a 12-month period when such customer has consistently made a monthly payment by the delinquent date during the 12-month period of at least $75 or 25% of the total outstanding balance. The act does not apply to customers who owe more than $300 or to customers making payments as part of an established pay plan with the utility. This act is identical to SCS/SB 674 (2010) and similar to SCS/SB 474 (2009) and HB 2587 (2008). ERIKA JAQUES
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