Pennsylvania HB2739: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates; and, in accounting and budgetary matters, further providing for depreciation accounts and reports.

What the bill says

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates; and, in accounting and budgetary matters, further providing for depreciation accounts and reports.

From the introduced text, August 18, 2026:

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates; and, in accounting and budgetary matters, further providing for depreciation accounts and reports. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Sections 1308 and 1703 of Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended by adding subsections to read: § 1308. Voluntary changes in rates. * * * (d.2) Depreciation procedure.-- (1) All rate filings made under this section shall include depreciation expense and accumulated depreciation calculated in accordance with section 1703(a.1) (relating to depreciation accounts; reports). No public utility may propose any depreciation procedure inconsistent with section 1703(a.1). (2) The commission may not: (i) substitute an alternative depreciation procedure; or (ii) adjust depreciation expense or accumulated depreciation in a manner that effectively results in the use of a different depreciation procedure. * * * § 1703. Depreciation accounts; reports. * * * (a.1) Required depreciation procedure.--All depreciation for public utility property for ratemaking purposes shall be determined using the Average Life Group depreciation procedure. * * * (c.1) Review.--The commission's review of depreciation shall be limited to verification that the Average Life Group procedure under subsection (a.1) has been utilized for all plant accounts and a reasonableness determination for all …

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Sponsors

• Danilo Burgos (D, 197) · primary sponsor
• Elizabeth Fiedler (D, 184)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Napoleon Nelson (D, 154)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Darisha Parker (D, 198)

Latest actions

1. August 18, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Aug. 18, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2739?

HB2739 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates; and, in accounting and budgetary matters, further providing for depreciation accounts and reports.

What does HB2739 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for voluntary changes in rates; and, in accounting and budgetary matters, further providing for depreciation accounts and reports.

What is the status of HB2739?

In committee as of August 18, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, Aug. 18, 2026 (August 18, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2739?

Danilo Burgos (D, 197), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2739?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2739