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HB 1164·MD·house

Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms

Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Foley
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 526

May 12, 2026

Summary

The bill gives the Public Service Commission (PSC) authority to require water, sewage, and combined water‑sewage companies to create programs that help low‑income residential customers afford service. It also lets the PSC approve rate consolidations across multiple water or sewage systems, allowing revenue and cost aggregation and gradual rate adjustments. The measure aims to improve affordability while ensuring utilities can recover costs fairly.

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