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NY S08935
NY S08935Requires detailed billing for utilities and requiring utility providers to attend local municipal meetings to present proposed rate or charge increases.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to requiring detailed billing for utilities and requiring utility providers to attend local municipal meetings to present proposed rate or charge increases
AI Summary
This bill mandates that utility providers, including gas and electric corporations, must provide customers with more detailed and itemized bills, clearly explaining all charges in understandable language, and that the Public Service Commission (PSC), the regulatory body overseeing utilities, shall ensure this clarity. Furthermore, any utility proposing to increase its rates or charges must attend at least three public municipal meetings in each affected county to present these proposed increases and must include notices of these meetings with customer bills. This aims to enhance transparency and public participation in utility rate-setting processes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8935 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08935&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08935 |
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