H.753

An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Sponsors: Rep. Dara Torre, , Rep. Christopher Morrow,

Location: Senate Committee on Finance

Last Recorded Action: 3/18/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Friday, January 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

11:15 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Bill Introduction

Rep. Dara Torre, Sponsor

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

9:30 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Walk-through

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Jim Dumont, Attorney, Law Office of James A. Dumont, Esq., P.C.
Karen Lusson, Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center
Earl Hatley, President, LEAD Agency, Inc

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

2:30 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Richard Butz, Board Member, Vermont Interfaith Power and Light
Mieke Riddlebarger, Co-Director of Organizing and Communications Lead, 350Vermont
Ellen Amstutz, Director, PCCN

Friday, February 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

10:30 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Carol Flint, Director Consumer Affairs and Public Information, Department of Public Service

11:15 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

2:45 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

1:30 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

11:00 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Committee Discussion

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

11:45 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Walk-through and discussion

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:45 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Carol Flint, Director Consumer Affairs and Public Information, Department of Public Service

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

2:40 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Walk-through, Committee Discussion

3:05 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Vote

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

-

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Walk-through

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

1:30 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
Carol Flint, Director Consumer Affairs and Public Information, Department of Public Service
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

2:30 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Amendments

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, RELX

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

4:15 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Review of amendment

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

10:10 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Walk-through of Senate Amendments

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel