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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

Apr 8, 2026

Summary

The bill authorizes the Public Service Commission (PSC) to require water, sewage disposal, and combined water‑sewage companies to implement limited‑income mechanisms that help eligible low‑income residential customers afford service. It also directs the PSC to study whether such requirements should be mandatory and to report its findings by Dec. 1, 2026. The measure aims to improve affordability while allowing utilities to consolidate rates and adjust them gradually.

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