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Abney introduces bill to ensure landlords are transparent with tenants on utility bills

Rep. Aerion Andrew Abney    March 31, 2025 | 2:33 PM

HARRISBURG, March 31 – State Rep. Aerion A. Abney, D-Allegheny, today introduced a bill that would require landlords to share, upon request, utility bills with tenants.

The legislation (H.B. 1034) would only apply to tenants who pay their landlords directly for utilities and whose fees are not determined by unit usage meters.

“When paying landlords directly for utilities, tenants deserve the assurance that what they’re asked to pay is the same amount reflected on the actual utility bill,” Abney said. “My legislation would create more access and transparency and would minimize landlord tenant disputes over utility costs.”

Residents in Abney’s district have been affected by this issue, which a similar law in Maryland has already addressed.

Abney’s bill was referred to the Pennsylvania House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee.