Bill > S07228

This bill amends the New York Public Service Law to prevent gas and electric corporations from filing schedules or rules that attempt to exempt themselves from liability for service interruptions caused by the ordinary negligence of their employees, servants, or agents. Specifically, the bill prohibits these corporations from creating regulations that would absolve them of responsibility for service disruptions resulting from standard negligent actions by their staff. Any part of a filed schedule that tries to limit such liability will be considered void and against public policy. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring that utility companies cannot use bureaucratic rules to escape accountability for service failures caused by their own careless actions. The law will take effect immediately upon passage, providing immediate protection for utility customers by maintaining the corporations' legal responsibility for service interruptions caused by ordinary negligence.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7228