Arizonans currently have no protection for utility shut offs during extreme heat or cold. We need to change that. Help us SAVE AZ LIVES. Air conditioning in Maricopa County especially, is not a luxury, it is literally a matter of life or death.

Our most vulnerable Arizona citizens need our support. Seniors on fixed incomes, folks with disabilities, pregnant women, those suffering from serious medical issues, and households with infants and young children. This is a bipartisan issue that needs to be addressed immediately, and allowing SB1542 to be heard and allowed to move through the democratic process at our State Legislature needs to happen. The Bill has been assigned to the Commerce Committee, and as Chair, Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita holds the cards as to whether or not it will be heard or move forward. After you sign this petition, please also consider emailing her directly through this legislative contact form, call her office directly at: (602) 926-4480 and ask that she hear SB1542, and then email your own Representatives as well to ask them to push for this important Bill to be heard.

Did you know that indoor heat-related deaths are increasing every year, and there is currently no legislation that prevents utilities from shutting off people’s AC during the hottest summer months? As an example, in July 2017, when Phoenix’s average high temp was 106.5 degrees F, Arizona Public Service (APS) shut off almost 7000 people’s power. SEVEN THOUSAND. And that was just in July…

People are dying and that is absolutely unacceptable. This is a public health crisis. Please sign and share this petition to Help us SAVE AZ LIVES.

Thank you to Senator Mendez and all of the co-sponsors of SB1542!