Missouri HB3161: Creates provisions that allow for transfer of utility service to a spouse of the account holder without additional fees under certain circumstances

What the bill says

To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to transfers of A utility service under certain circumstances. R D Section A. Chapter 393, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 393.1685, to read as follows: 393.1685. 1. No public utility, as such term is defined in section 295.020, shall H require additional deposits or transfer fees to transfer services to the spouse of the account holder when the account is in good standing and the account (2) Is deported; or (3)IIs incarcerated for more than sixty days. 2. (1) Notwithstanding the p.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to transfers of A utility service under certain circumstances. R D Section A. Chapter 393, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 393.1685, to read as follows: 393.1685. 1. No public utility, as such term is defined in section 295.020, shall H require additional deposits or transfer fees to transfer services to the spouse of the account holder when the account is in good standing and the account (2) Is deported; or (3)IIs incarcerated for more than sixty days. 2. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, a new W deposit may be required if: (a) The spouse has an unpaid bill within the last five years that, at the time of the transfer request, remains unpaid and is not the subject of a dispute with any public utility for the same type of service; (b) The spouse has, in the last five years and without authorization, interfered with or diverted the service of a public utility for the same type of service; or (c) The spouse fails to provide proof of identity, such as government-issued photo identification and Social Security number. (2) If a new deposit is required under the provisions of this subsection, the public utility …

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