House Bill No. 6847, introduced in the January Session of 2023 and reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Technology, is an act concerning the use of technology in the state. The bill mandates that the chairperson of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority conduct a study on the use of technology within the state. The results of this study are to be reported to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees matters related to energy and technology by February 1, 2024. This requirement is a new section to be enacted upon passage of the bill, as indicated by the insertion "Section 1 from passage New section." The fiscal impact statement attached to the bill indicates that there will be no state or municipal impact, suggesting that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority can carry out the study without the need for additional resources. The bill analysis by the Office of Legislative Research does not provide an analysis of Special Acts, and the committee action shows unanimous support with a vote of 20 in favor and none against. The bill is identified with "File No. 285" and is referred to as HB6847 throughout the document.