Extreme Heat/Ban Utility Disconnections.

Summary

The bill bars public utilities from suspending or disconnecting electric or water service to residential customers during extreme heat, extreme cold (below 32°F) or poor air‑quality alerts, and requires utilities to offer deferred‑payment plans for delinquent accounts. It also gives tenants the right to install portable air‑conditioning or filtration devices unless safety or building‑code issues arise, and limits landlords from cutting off utilities during those weather events. The measures aim to protect vulnerable residents from health risks associated with loss of utilities and inadequate indoor climate control.

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