H220 - Choice of Energy/Additional Provisions. (Ratified)

Overview: House Bill 220 would: (1) prohibit local governments from adopting any ordinance that prohibits connection, reconnection, modification, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered to the end-user of the energy service; and (2) expand an exemption from public records for detailed plans and drawings of public buildings and infrastructure facilities, and add a new exemption for specific engineering, vulnerability, or detailed design information about proposed or existing critical infrastructure for energy, water, and wastewater utilities.

House Bill 220 was ratified by the General Assembly on November 30, 2021, and vetoed by the Governor on December 9, 2021.