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NY A06255
NY A06255Relates to extending a moratorium on utility termination of services after the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted or expires for a period of 180 days after such expiration or until December 31, 2021 whichever is later.
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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/30/2021
03/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend chapter 108 of the laws of 2020, amending the public service law relating to issuing a moratorium on utility termination of services during periods of pandemics and/or state of emergencies, in relation to making such provisions permanent; to amend the public service law, the public authorities law and the general business law, in relation to issuing a moratorium on utility termination of services; and to repeal certain provisions of the public service law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill extends a moratorium on utility termination of services for residential and small business customers (with 25 or fewer employees) for 180 days after the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted or expires, or until December 31, 2021, whichever is earlier. The bill also prohibits utility companies from placing liens on the real property of these customers during this period. Additionally, the bill requires utility companies to provide notice to customers and offer deferred payment agreements without down payments, late fees, or penalties for arrears incurred during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The provisions of the bill also apply to water-works corporations, telephone corporations, cable television companies, and broadband service providers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Diana Richardson (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Mathylde Frontus (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Last Action
substituted by s1453b (on 03/31/2021)
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