Hogan to Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Pennsylvanians

3/10/2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) today announced that he plans to introduce legislation that would protect individuals from potentially predatory sales tactics utilized by certain utility suppliers.

This legislation would amend the Public Utility Code to require electric and natural gas distribution companies maintain a “Do-Not-Switch List” of accounts. Upon the request of an account holder, or a person who has power of attorney for the account holder, the account holder's name may be placed on the do-not-switch list. This would be done under the guidance of the Public Utility Commission and 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.

“When I introduced similar legislation in 2024, my hope was we would see quick action on an issue that directly effects 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.”

This legislation is awaiting the assignment of a bill number and committee.

Representative Joe Hogan
142nd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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