Bill > S01330

This bill mandates that utility companies headquartered in New York must establish a statewide program offering affordable automatic payment plans to eligible participants, particularly low-income individuals who can document their eligibility for specific assistance programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). Utility companies will be required to advertise these plans on their websites and the Public Service Commission will create a system for electronic submission and review of eligibility documentation. When creating these payment plans, utility companies must consider the customer's financial situation, including the amount owed, ability to pay, past payment history, potential energy assistance benefits, the reasons for past-due bills, and any hardships that could result from losing utility service. Customers will generally have at least twenty-one days from the bill's sending date to pay in full, unless a different agreement is made, and funds will not be withdrawn from automatic payment plans before the due date without customer consent.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1330