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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut requires Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to report on water company closures and initiate expedited review rules
Last action · June 2, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsor: Tom Delnicki
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What This Bill Does
The must submit a report by January 15, 2027, detailing recent water company applications to cease operations, and initiate a regulatory by July 1, 2026, to provide written instructions for expedited review requests.
Water utility customers and water companies face new reporting requirements regarding service discontinuances and clearer instructions for expedited review proceedings.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
Must compile a detailed report on past applications and initiate a new regulatory docket by specified deadlines.
Water companies
Will receive written instructions regarding the process to request expedited review when seeking to cease operations.
Department of Public Health
Must be consulted by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority during the preparation of the report.
Key Facts
- By January 15, 2027, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority must submit a report on water companies applying to cease operations or discontinue service over the prior two calendar years.
- The report must be prepared in consultation with the Department of Public Health and submitted to the General Assembly committees handling commerce, public health, and energy.
- The report must include a docket timeline, a list of relied-upon documents and materials, and other processing details for each application.
- By July 1, 2026, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority must initiate a docket to adopt regulations requiring written instructions on expedited review processes for water companies.
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- The act takes effect upon passage and was approved by the Governor on June 2, 2026.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
27 actions- Jun 2, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- May 27, 2026Governor of ConnecticutTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- May 27, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted to the Secretary of State
- May 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolledPublic Act 26-123
- May 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyOn Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- May 6, 2026HouseFloorSenate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
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- May 6, 2026HouseFloorSenate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- May 4, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 544
- May 4, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- May 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
- May 4, 2026HouseFloorHouse Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- May 4, 2026HouseFloorHouse Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 5868
- Apr 20, 2026HouseTabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyNo New File by Committee on Public Health
- Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 17, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable
- Apr 14, 2026HouseReferred by House to Committee on Public Health
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFile Number 530
- Apr 9, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 349
- Apr 9, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 2, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
- Mar 24, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Mar 24, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable Substitute
- Feb 13, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 02/17
- Feb 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Commerce
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