Bill > S00981

This bill amends the New York Public Service Law by requiring utility corporations to completely remove all debris resulting from tree trimming, pruning, or cutting activities performed on private property when servicing or protecting their supply or delivery lines. Specifically, the bill mandates that utilities not only trim or cut vegetation but also take responsibility for fully clearing away the resulting debris, which includes processing woodchips and either composting, recycling, or selling downed trees and branches as lumber. The utility corporation must bear all costs associated with this removal, ensuring that private property owners are not left to manage the aftermath of vegetation maintenance performed for utility infrastructure purposes. This legislation aims to improve the clean-up practices of utility companies and provide a more comprehensive service when they need to modify vegetation near their transmission lines.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S981