The bill amends Chapter 39-1 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section that requires electric and gas utility companies to provide the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) with a copy of the form, content, and design of proposed customer bills. It grants the PUC the authority to review these bills and mandate modifications if they are deemed to be in the public interest or would advance significant energy or environmental policy initiatives. The bill also stipulates that if the PUC's required modifications necessitate significant billing system changes, the utility companies will be given a reasonable amount of time to implement these changes.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that if a gas or electric utility makes material changes to the form, content, or design of the bills sent to customers, they must file a copy of the new bill with the PUC, along with a complete explanation of the changes, no later than 60 days after the changes have been implemented. The PUC is then required to open a docket for public comment and potentially hold hearings to review the changes. The act will become effective immediately upon passage.