Bill > A04103

This bill requires various types of utility providers, including municipalities, water-works corporations, electric corporations, gas corporations, and community water systems, to submit a detailed report to the New York Public Service Commission about customer utility bill arrears. Specifically, within 90 days of the bill's effective date, each utility must provide a report that includes the total number of customers who are behind on their utility payments, the number of customers who have been in arrears for 90 days or longer, and the total dollar amount of all customer arrears. The purpose of this reporting requirement appears to be to give regulators a comprehensive overview of utility payment challenges across different types of utility services in New York State. By mandating this reporting, the bill aims to provide transparency and potentially help identify systemic issues with utility bill payment that could inform future policy decisions or assistance programs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4103