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NY S07668
NY S07668Prohibits utility termination of services due to the COVID-19 pandemic for residential and small business customers who experience a financial hardship due to the pandemic.
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Introduced
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to prohibiting termination of utility services due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; repealing certain provisions of such law relating thereto; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill prohibits utility and water-works corporations, as well as municipalities, from terminating services to residential and small business customers who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill requires these entities to provide customers with the opportunity to enter into or restructure deferred payment agreements without down payments, late fees, or penalties. Additionally, the bill mandates the restoration of services within 48 hours if they have been terminated due to default on a deferred payment agreement or non-payment of arrears, also without penalties. The provisions of this bill are set to expire on June 30, 2022.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES (on 06/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S7668 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07668&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07668 |
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