The proposed bill establishes a new chapter in Title 19 RCW aimed at protecting utility consumers' choices regarding their utility meters. It defines key terms such as "analog utility meter," "digital utility meter," and various types of utilities, including consumer-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. The bill grants utility consumers the right to decline the installation of digital utility meters and mandates that utilities must replace any digital meters with analog ones upon request, at no cost to the consumer. Additionally, utilities are required to provide written notice to consumers at least 90 days prior to the installation of a digital meter, informing them of their rights regarding meter choices.

Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for properties with multiple utility consumers, requiring utilities to gauge consumer preferences and comply with requests for analog meter installations if a majority decline digital meters. Utilities must also maintain records of consumer requests and responses related to meter installations for a minimum of three years. The act is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.