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A 10648 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the utility shutoff protection act

Summary
Protects residential customers from utility service shutoffs due to non-payment during summer and winter periods of extreme heat or cold; allows such utility services to be discontinued for non-payment outside such periods; requires an annual report to be submitted to the governor and legislature and posted publicly online.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects residential customers from utility shutoffs during extreme weather, supporting energy access and consumer protection without restricting energy production.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenants from utility shutoffs during extreme weather, preventing displacement and supporting housing stability.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jo Anne Simon
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
NY
52
Co
Photo of Diana Moreno
Diana Moreno
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
36
Co
Photo of Michael Cashman
Michael Cashman
DDemocratic
NY
115