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HB10738: Affordable Power for Host Communities Act

: James Gallagher (D-US) : Oct 11, 2026 Updated: Oct 5, 2026
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require consideration of discounting rates for providing electric service to electric consumers in counties in which certain generation facilities are located, and for other purposes.

Plain-language summary

This bill would amend a 1978 utility law to require electric companies to consider offering discounted rates to customers living in counties where certain power generation facilities are located. The bill affects electric utilities, their customers, and communities hosting power plants. 'Generation facilities' means power plants that produce electricity. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.

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