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NY A05329
NY A05329Relates to establishing discount programs for low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability; provides that utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations and cable television companies shall create discount programs that provide a 10 percent discount to low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability; defines terms.
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Introduced
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
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 establishing discount programs for low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Service Law to require gas, electric, and municipal utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations, and cable television companies to establish a 10% discount program for low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability. The bill defines "low-income senior citizens" as those 65 or older with a household income under $50,000, or eligible for emergency rental or home energy assistance programs. "Individuals with a disability" are defined as utility, water, or telephone service account holders who meet certain income and disability criteria. The bill requires the utilities to prominently advertise the availability and amount of the discount, and states that the fiscal impact of the program shall not be passed on to other customers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 04/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5329 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05329&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05329 |
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