Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits local governments from blocking utility services based on the source of the energy that they provide.

Highlights:

• Prohibits local governments and political subdivisions from blocking or restricting utility services based on the source of the energy that they provide (Sec. 1).

• Defines “utility service” to include electric, manufactured gas, liquified petroleumgas, natural gas, hydrogen, fuel oil, a renewable source, or other source supplied by a public utility (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).

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