The bill H. 3546 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section, 58-1-70, which prohibits public utilities supplying electricity or natural gas from transferring or applying any delinquent, late, overdue, or unpaid balances from one account to another account that is held individually or jointly in the same customer's name. This measure is intended to protect customers from having their financial obligations transferred between accounts, potentially leading to further complications in managing their utility payments.

The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor, reinforcing the legislative intent to provide clearer guidelines for public utilities in handling customer accounts and ensuring that customers are not penalized across multiple accounts for unpaid balances.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 58-1-70
Latest Version: 58-1-70