Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2263: Creates provisions that allow for transfer of utility service to a spouse of the account holder without additional fees under certain circumstances
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to transfers of utility service under certain circumstances. 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 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) Is incarcerated for more than thirty days. 2. (1) Notwithstanding the provisio.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 393, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to transfers of utility service under certain circumstances. 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 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) Is incarcerated for more than thirty days. 2. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, a new 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 shall permit the spouse …