A 2579 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to call centers for gas and electric corporations

This bill requires gas and electric corporations in New York to maintain in-state call centers providing specific customer services, including billing assistance, emergency requests, and payment plans. Corporations cannot close or move these call centers outside New York without prior commission approval following a public hearing. Exceptions are allowed only for emergencies (like natural disasters or cyberattacks), workforce training, or approved remote work policies, with companies required to notify the commission within 10 days of emergency relocations. The law aims to ensure consistent customer service access within New York state while allowing temporary adjustments during verified disruptions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Jan 17, 2025
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