S 1203 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes a moratorium prohibiting certain broadband terminations and disconnections during a state disaster emergency

This bill prohibits telephone companies in New York from cutting off broadband internet service to residential customers and small businesses with 25 or fewer employees during a declared state disaster emergency. It specifically bans disconnections due to unpaid bills and prevents the termination of existing deferred payment plans, while also requiring providers to offer flexible payment restructuring without late fees or down payments to affected customers. The law applies to any emergency deemed to have a significant long-term negative impact on the state's economy and allows companies to resume normal collection practices once the emergency declaration is lifted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2023 Last action Jun 7, 2024
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Jun 7, 2024
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1203B
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Apr 2, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 1203A
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jan 10, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
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