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HF2633 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Electric utilities required to obtain consent to install certain electric meters.

Related bill: SF701

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to regulate the installation of smart meter gateway devices by electric utilities in Minnesota. It aims to ensure property owners have control over whether these devices are installed on their properties by requiring explicit consent.

Main Provisions

  1. Consent Requirement:

    • Electric utilities must obtain written consent from property owners before installing smart meter gateway devices on their properties.
    • The consent form must clearly state that agreeing to the installation is optional and won't affect the property's electrical service.

  2. Form Specifications:

    • The form used to obtain consent must be printed in 12-point boldface type.
    • The form must also define what constitutes a smart meter gateway device.

  3. Disclosure and Removal:

    • When enrolling a property for electrical service, electric utilities must disclose in writing whether a smart meter gateway device is already installed.
    • Property owners can request the removal of these devices in writing.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new regulation that mandates consent before electric utilities can install smart meter gateway devices on private property. This is a new requirement intended to enhance privacy and control for property owners.

Relevant Terms

smart meter, electric utility, consent, installation, property owner, disclosure, device removal

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnergy Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnergy Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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