HB 1347 - DIGEST

     Declares that all charges made for utility services shall be charged to the customer who contracts for the services and in cases where the service contract is with the tenant of a property, collection of charges shall be made from the tenant and liens against the property owner are prohibited.

     Prohibits a refusal to provide service to a residential customer who is a tenant based on the nonpayment for services by the prior customer.

     Allows a refusal to provide service if the prior nonpaying customer continues to reside in the premises.