(The Center Square) – An expiring state law protects utility customers from rising bills, winter shut-offs and unaffordable reconnection fees.

House lawmakers took a big step on Wednesday, passing legislation to reauthorize an expanded version of the law for another decade, but not without disagreement over the long-range impact.

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