Relates to call centers for gas and electric corporations
This bill requires gas and electric corporations in New York to maintain call centers within the state to handle customer inquiries about billing, service applications, and emergency assistance. It mandates that companies cannot close or relocate these call centers outside the state without first providing public notice, holding a hearing, and receiving approval from the public service commission. The legislation also establishes strict penalties, including fines up to $100,000 per day for unauthorized closures or relocations, and allows the commission to take action against companies that knowingly fail to comply with these requirements.
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Introduction
Mar 2024
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2024
Last action Jun 6, 2024
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9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 31, 2024
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9444A
lower
May 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY
lower
Mar 14, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Kimberly Jean-Pierre
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Stern
DDemocratic
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