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NY A04280
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
- Prohibits utility corporations and municipalities from requiring residential customers to post security deposits or prepay any utility service charges as a condition of receiving service
- Applies prohibition to all utilities including gas, electric, water, steam, telephone, telegraph, and equivalent municipal services
- Requires all deposits and prepayments held as of September 1, 2011 to be returned to customers immediately, but not later than the next billing cycle
- Repeals exemptions that previously allowed deposits for seasonal/short-term customers, current delinquent customers, and customers under 62 years of age
- Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits public utilities from requiring the posting of deposits or prepayment of charges by residential customers as a condition of providing service; requires the return of all deposits and prepayments by September 1, 2011.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012
Committee Referrals
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions2/2/2011
Full Bill Text
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