By Hope Shrum
The Statehouse File
For The Republic
INDIANAPOLIS — After multiple extensions because of the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, the moratoriums on evictions and utilities shut offs ends today.
At its meeting Thursday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission declined to extend the moratorium, which barred the state’s public utilities from disconnecting consumers who are behind in their payments.
However, the IURC did require the utilities to work out payment plans with people who owe money. For 60 days, until Oct. 12, Hoosiers will have a minimum of six months to take care of these extended payment arrangements. The commission also suspended collection of certain utility fees, including late fees, deposits, and disconnection and reconnection fees until Oct. 12 as well.
For more on this story, see Saturday’s Republic.
