Rep. Hogan to Reintroduce Bill to Protect Pennsylvanians from “Predatory” Utility Sales Tactics

A Lower Bucks lawmaker planning on presenting a law that seeks to take on utility sales strategies from suppliers and better protect consumers by creating a

State Rep Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) announced that he plans to reintroduce legislation that would protect individuals from potentially predatory sales tactics utilized by certain utility suppliers. The legislation would amend the Public Utility Code to require electric and natural gas distribution companies to maintain a “Do-Not-Switch List” of accounts.

The proposed legislation would put into place, under the guidance of the Public Utility Commission, a listing upon the request of an account holder, for example, that they be placed on the do-not-switch list.

This would help ensure that overly forceful sales tactics and unauthorized switching of suppliers, sometimes referred to as “slamming,” could not be utilized against vulnerable Pennsylvanians, said Hogan.

“When I introduced similar legislation in 2024, my hope was we would see quick action on an issue that directly effect’s vulnerable members of our community and would be an easy fix for the Legislature,” said Hogan. “While it did not see movement then, I am reintroducing this legislation now to continue to advocate for protection from predatory tactics regarding our energy bills.”

Energy costs throughout the Commonwealth has been an ongoing conversation with costs rising and consumers seeking ways and means to them in check, officials have noted in numerous media stories.

This legislation is awaiting the assignment of a bill number and committee, Hogan’s office said.