Florida Legislators Introduce Bill Prohibiting Utility Shut Offs During Extreme Weather

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Florida Legislators Introduce Bill Prohibiting Utility Shut Offs During Extreme Weather

Tallahassee, FL — Representative Debra Tendrich and Senator Lori Berman have introduced the PAUSE Act (H 419/SB 330), with the endorsement of Food & Water Watch and several other groups. The bill would prohibit electric, public, and/or water utilities from disconnecting services to residential customers with outstanding payments or fees during extreme weather events. It also outlines that utilities may not recover lost funds from customers for a…