Under existing law, California’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) oversees the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program, which provides discounted electricity rates to qualifying low-income households (3+ persons earning 200-250% of federal poverty levels) served by the state’s three largest utilities. Currently, utilities must submit annual reports (starting March 2025) on FERA enrollment efforts, with the PUC reviewing their progress (by June 2025) and requiring corrective plans if enrollment is inadequate. This bill expands reporting requirements by mandating that utilities disaggregate enrollment data by disadvantaged communities (as defined by the PUC) and include targeted outreach strategies for these communities in any required improvement plans. Violations of PUC rules under the bill would be punishable as crimes, though no state reimbursement to local agencies is required for associated costs. The changes aim to improve transparency and equitable access to utility assistance programs.