Requires automatic enrollment into utility bill payment assistance programs for certain individuals and households.*
Sponsored By: Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
Shirley K. Turner
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Paul D. Moriarty
Democratic • Senate
M. Teresa Ruiz
Democratic • Senate
Troy Singleton
Democratic • Senate
Benjie E. Wimberly
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Substituted by A5798 (2R)
1/12/2026SenateREP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate
1/8/2026SenateReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
12/11/2025SenateREP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate
12/11/2025SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
10/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
1/15/26; 2R
1/15/2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations (1/8/26 2R)
1/13/2026
Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 1R)
1/9/2026
Senate Economic Growth (12/11/25 1R)
1/9/2026
1/2/26; 1R
1/2/2026
Senate Economic Growth Substitute (12/11/25)
12/12/2025
As Introduced
12/11/2025
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