Bill > S08534

This bill establishes a temporary loan program to assist federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay during a government shutdown. The Public Service Commission will create a revolving loan fund that provides zero-percent interest loans to residential electric and natural gas customers who have been impacted by a lapse in federal discretionary appropriations. Eligible applicants must provide documentation proving they are furloughed or designated as non-pay federal employees. The fund will be jointly managed by the state comptroller and public service commission, and will consist of appropriated money and other sources of funding. Loan applicants must submit applications demonstrating financial need, and up to 5% of the fund can be used to cover administrative expenses. The program is designed to help affected federal workers pay their utility bills during periods of government shutdown and will automatically expire one year after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8534