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SB 556·MD·senate

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

Signed into LawFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Gallion
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525

Apr 10, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve and, when appropriate, require water, sewage disposal, and combined water‑sewage companies to implement programs that help low‑income customers afford services. It also tasks the PSC with studying whether such requirements should be expanded and reporting the results by Dec. 1, 2026. The measure includes rules for rate consolidations and how utilities must propose and fund these affordability mechanisms.

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