Relates to unclaimed deposits and refunds for utility services furnished by energy services companies

This bill updates New York's abandoned property law to include energy services companies, also known as ESCOs, alongside traditional utility providers. It ensures that unclaimed deposits, prepaid utility funds, and refunds owed by these companies are treated as abandoned property if they remain unclaimed for two years after service ends. The legislation requires ESCOs to follow the same reporting and payment rules as other utilities, including publishing annual notices and submitting detailed lists of unclaimed funds to the state comptroller. By expanding the definition of "utility services" to cover energy sold through existing transmission systems, the bill aims to protect consumers who may have left behind money owed to them by these newer energy providers.