# Puerto Rico legislature passes utility debt payment cap bill

Puerto Rico House and Senate approved House Bill 133 for income-aligned utility debt plans.

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Both the House of Representatives and Senate of Puerto Rico approved House Bill 133, the Essential Services Continuity Payment Plans Law. [^1]

House Bill 133 mandates that monthly utility debt installments may not exceed 5% of a household's monthly income. [^2] House Bill 133 will set rules for repayment plans for overdue electricity and drinking water utility debts. [^3] Georgie Navarro, Partido Nuevo Progresista representative, stated that currently up to half of total debt is required to enter a payment plan. [^4]

House Bill 133 also extends utility payment plan options, levelized billing, and phased rate increases for small businesses. [^5] Residential customers entering the payment plan will be required to make an initial payment equal to 5% to 20% of their accumulated utility debt. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Both the House of Representatives and Senate of Puerto Rico approved House Bill 133, the Essential Services Continuity Payment Plans Law. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. House Bill 133 mandates that monthly utility debt installments may not exceed 5% of a household's monthly income. (WAPA.TV, News)
3. House Bill 133 will set rules for repayment plans for overdue electricity and drinking water utility debts. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. Georgie Navarro, Partido Nuevo Progresista representative, stated that currently up to half of total debt is required to enter a payment plan. (WAPA.TV, News)
5. House Bill 133 also extends utility payment plan options, levelized billing, and phased rate increases for small businesses. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
6. Residential customers entering the payment plan will be required to make an initial payment equal to 5% to 20% of their accumulated utility debt. (San Juan Daily Star, News)

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