Docket Room
HB 5626·WV·house

Relating to establishing rates for and recovering costs of by public utilities

In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Riley
Latest Action

Markup Discussion

Feb 20, 2026

Summary

The bill requires most public utilities to give a 30‑day public and commission notice before changing any rates, charges, or classifications. It gives the Public Service Commission authority to hold hearings, suspend proposed rates for a set period, and rely on submitted test‑year data. The goal is to increase transparency and oversight of utility pricing.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HB 5626 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice