A 953 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the termination of certain utility services and to reports on investigatory proceedings relating to gas, electric, and steam service

Summary

Prohibits utility corporations from imposing late fees, interest, or penalties during an investigation by the commission; allows retroactive late fees, interest, or penalties if a determination is made in favor of such utility corporation; prohibits utility services from being terminated during an investigation by the commission; requires utility corporations to notify customers of investigations; requires notice to the general public; requires the public service commission to prepare reports on investigatory proceedings relating to gas, electric, and steam service.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

A953A → A953B · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to streamline its legislative history and clarify its definition of 'investigation.' The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new exclusion, ensuring that investigations regarding 'major changes' to utility services are not subject to the bill's restrictions on late fees and service disconnections. This prevents the bill from interfering with specific regulatory reviews of major infrastructure or service modifications.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by explicitly excluding proceedings related to 'major changes' from its protections, while the committee referral path was expanded to include the Committee on Codes and Ways and Means.

DEFINITION

Added a new exclusion stating that the bill does not apply to investigations concerning a 'major change' as defined in the Public Service Law.

TIMELINE

Added procedural history indicating the bill was referred to the Committee on Codes, Committee on Ways and Means, and Rules Committee before being discharged.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a reference to section sixty-five of the article to section forty-two regarding late payment charge guidelines.

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RULES 953B

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

Jun 8, 2025

Committee

REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 953A

lower

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

lower

Jan 8, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

lower

1 primary · 21 co-sponsors