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NY A04664
Relates to the general powers of the public service commission in respect to gas and electric corporations; authorizes the public service commission to require gas and electric corporations to eliminate provisions attempting to relieve such corporations from liability arising from their negligence or willful misconduct; provides for the investigation of regulatory conduct; provides for damages to persons affected by such regulatory failure.
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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to the general powers of the commission in respect to gas and electricity
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Service Law to give the Public Service Commission (PSC) additional powers. Specifically, it authorizes the PSC to require gas and electric corporations to eliminate any provisions in their tariff schedules that attempt to relieve the corporations of liability for their own negligence or misconduct. It also gives the PSC the power to investigate regulatory failures by these corporations and to award damages to affected individuals in the community. The bill aims to hold gas and electric companies more accountable for their actions and to provide recourse for customers harmed by the companies' negligence or regulatory failures.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to energy (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A4664 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04664&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04664 |
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