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HB 1733

(New Title) relative to the reconciliation of default electric service rates.

Filed 2026 · Signed into law · Science, Technology and Energy · Energy and Utilities

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StatusSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
In the HouseCONCURRED
In the SenatePASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date5/7/2026
LSR number2774
Chapter0147
Local government impactno
Committee codeH24

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Where it stands

House: CONCURRED · Senate: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT

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Sponsors

Harrington, Michael(R) Straf 18
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What happened

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Votes

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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0752h

March 5, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

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Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1429s

April 16, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

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House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1429s (Rep. Vose)

May 7, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

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Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Michael Harrington

This bill reinforces the criteria in existing law that deals with default service electric rates (DS). The present law states DS rates are designed to minimize customer risk and not unduly harm the development of competitive markets. Presently the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has allowed utilities to obtain a large portion of the supply for DS from the Independent System Operator New England’s (ISO-NE) day ahead and real time energy markets. While this has the potential for lowering rates it also exposes DS customers to the possibility of higher rates as well and hence does not minimize customer risks. Also, having utilities obtain large portions of their needed supply for DS from the ISO-NE markets, puts them in direct competition with competitive suppliers. Additionally, the bill ensures that any reconciliation due to over or under collection by utilities in association with providing DS, shall not be collected via a non-bypassible charge and only through future DS rates. The amendment clarified the period for reconciliation of collections. Vote 18-0.

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