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SB888 • 2025

Prohibits local governments from prohibiting or limiting the residential use of natural gas as an energy source.

Prohibits local governments from prohibiting or limiting the residential use of natural gas as an energy source.

Energy
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  3. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Referred to Energy and Environment.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Bans a local government from banning or limiting in homes the use of natural gas. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).
Prohibits local governments from prohibiting or limiting the residential use of natural gas as an energy source. Provides for certain exceptions.
Relating to: Relating to the use of natural gas as an energy source.
Current location: In Senate Committee