# Delaware HB 62: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 22 AND 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICES. Delaware HB 62, AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 22 AND 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICES., is a 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026) House bill sponsored by Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-05-22 (HS 1 for HB 62 - Signed by Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-12). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB62-153 - As of: 2026-10-12 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Delaware HB 62 - State: Delaware - Session: 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026) - Title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 22 AND 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICES. - Status: failed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2025-03-06 - Last action: 2025-05-22, HS 1 for HB 62 - Signed by Governor - Sponsor: Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 20 - Touches household money: yes - Economic provisions PRIA read: 5 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Medical needs can delay household shutoffs: benefit, medium. Utilities cannot disconnect service when a signed medical statement establishes that shutoff would harm an occupant's health or recovery. A licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse practitioner must sign the statement. It lasts 120 days; renewal requires a new statement a… - More warning before household utility shutoffs: benefit, medium. Covered residential utilities, including municipal electric companies, must give at least 72 hours' notice before shutoffs for nonpayment. Gas and electric utilities must give 14 calendar days' written notice during November 1–March 31 and June 1–September 30. They must mail it first-class to an ad… - Weather protections keep home energy connected: benefit, medium. Gas and electric utilities cannot disconnect homes for past-due charges during specified cold or extreme heat. From November 1–March 31, shutoffs are barred when the National Weather Service reports an 8 a.m. temperature of 35°F or lower within 50 miles. From June 1–September 30, shutoffs are barre… - Winter energy protection for benefit recipients: benefit, medium. From November 1–March 31, gas and electric utilities cannot disconnect homes for past-due charges if any occupant receives listed benefits. Qualifying benefits are Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI),… - Enforcement backs household utility shutoff protections: benefit, low. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment and covers commission-regulated utilities and municipal electric utilities. The Delaware Public Service Commission can fine violators up to $1,000 per violation, replacing the applicable misdemeanor penalty. Each day a violation continues counts separate… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Frank Burns (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Debra Heffernan (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Kamela T Smith (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Eric Morrison (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: DeShanna U Neal (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sophie Phillips (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Sherae'a Moore (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), House ## Actions (11) - 2025-05-22: HS 1 for HB 62 - Signed by Governor (Governor) - 2025-05-20: HS 1 for HB 62 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (Senate) - 2025-05-14: HS 1 for HB 62 - Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits (Senate) - 2025-04-08: HS 1 for HB 62 - Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate (Senate) - 2025-04-08: HS 1 for HB 62 - Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 12 NO 1 ABSENT (House) - 2025-04-08: HS 1 for HB 62 - - Passed In House by Voice Vote (House) - 2025-04-08: Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 62 (House) - 2025-03-26: HS 1 for HB 62 - Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 10 On Its Merits (House) - 2025-03-20: Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 62 (House) - 2025-03-10: Re-Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House (House) - 2025-03-06: Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in House (House) ## Bill text - Current, 2025-03-06: [HTML](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=141894&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2) ## Related bills - HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST LICENSURE ACT. (passed house) - HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO SUPPORT POOR PERSONS. (signed) - SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. (vetoed) - HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY CONSUMERS. (vetoed) - SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS. (vetoed) - HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING FOAM AND EQUIPMENT. (failed) ## Sources - [Current (HTML)](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=141894&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2) ## Related - [HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HS1FORHB449-153) - [HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB357-153) - [SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB279-153) - [HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB393-153) - [SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB231-153) - [HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB356-153) - [Delaware bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/delaware/bills) - [Delaware state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/delaware) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB62-153 (as of 2026-10-12).