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NY A04047
NY A04047Prohibits the release of a consumer's electrical or gas consumption data to any police officer, or private, local, state or federal law enforcement entity without a judicial court-ordered subpoena, warrant or the consumer's written consent.
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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to prohibiting the release of consumption data
AI Summary
This bill amends the public service law to protect consumers' electrical and gas consumption data by prohibiting utility corporations, municipalities, or local publicly owned electric or gas corporations from sharing or disclosing an individual consumer's energy usage information to any law enforcement entity (including police officers, local, state, or federal agencies) without either a judicial court-ordered subpoena, warrant, or the consumer's explicit written consent. The bill does allow utilities to use aggregate consumption data for analysis, reporting, or program management, provided that all personal identifying information is removed. By requiring a judicial order or consumer permission before releasing individual energy consumption data, the legislation aims to safeguard consumer privacy and prevent potential unauthorized access to personal utility usage information by law enforcement agencies.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to energy (on 01/31/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4047 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04047&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04047 |
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