SB 674 - Gas, electric, water, heating, sewer and telephone 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 during the 12-month period of at least $100 or 25% of the total amount due. The act does not apply to customers who owe more than $400 or to customers making payments as part of an established pay plan with the utility. This act is similar to SCS/SB 474 (2009) and HB 2587 (2008). ERIKA JAQUES