The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 306, seeks to amend section 16-245o of the general statutes to allow electric distribution customers classified as hardship customers to enter into contracts with any electric suppliers. This change aims to provide these customers with more options for their energy supply, potentially leading to better rates or services that suit their financial situations.

The key insertion in the bill is the provision that explicitly permits hardship customers to contract with energy suppliers, contingent upon notifying their current electric distribution company. There are no deletions from the existing law mentioned in the bill text. This legislative change is intended to enhance the flexibility and support available to customers facing financial difficulties in managing their energy costs.