New law protects Virginians from utility shutoffs during extreme weather 

The Emergency Utilities Protection Act, which is aimed at safeguarding Virginians from utility shutoffs during extreme weather conditions, has officially gone into effect.
The law, championed by Sen. Lashrecse Aird and Del. Irene Shin in the Senate and House of Delegates respectively, prohibits utility and energy service companies from disconnecting services when temperatures reach 92 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, or 32 degrees or lower.
"The Emergency Utilities Protection Act ensures that essential utility services remain a right, not a privilege, during the moments when they are needed most," stated Del. Shin in a statement sent to 8News. "I'm proud to see Virginia setting a new benchmark in utility protection, putting the health and safety of all our residents first."
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