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NY S08736
NY S08736Prohibits the seizure of utility meters and the termination of utility service through replevin actions; declares such actions to be against the public interest.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, the public service law and the public authorities law, in relation to prohibiting the seizure of utility meters and the termination of utility service through replevin actions
AI Summary
This bill prohibits utility companies and public authorities, including the Long Island Power Authority, from using a legal process called "replevin" to seize utility meters or terminate essential services like gas, electricity, or steam for any customer, whether residential or commercial. Replevin is a legal action to recover property, and the bill states that using it to take utility meters and cut off service is against the public interest because access to these utilities is vital for health and safety. The bill amends existing laws to explicitly prevent this practice, declaring that continued utility service is necessary for public welfare and that seizing meters is detrimental to that interest.
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Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8736 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08736&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08736 |
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