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HB26-1279

Public Utility Notice to Real Property Owner

Type Bill
Session 2026 Regular Session
Subjects
Energy

Concerning requiring a public utility to provide written notice to an owner of real property before beginning a project that will require the use of the real property.

Bill Summary:

The bill requires a public utility to provide, at least 90 days before beginning the construction or extension of a new facility, line, plant, or system, notice by certified mail to each owner of private real property that will be used as a result of the construction or extension and to publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the real property.

The bill requires a public utility to host at least one in-person public meeting at least 30 days after, but no later than 60 days after, providing notice.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
02/19/2026 Introduced PDF
Date Location Action
02/19/2026 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

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