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NY S09126

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boyle

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires home improvement contractors and anyone providing estimates for converting oil heating systems to include a separate detailed estimate for closure, abandonment, and/or removal of the oil storage tank

  • Expands heating system conversion options from "natural gas or electric" to "natural gas, electric or any other" alternative heating methods

  • Mandates that utility companies, gas corporations, electric corporations, or contractors provide homeowners with a written notice in at least 14-point bold type before commencing new heating service

  • Requires the Department of State to create a public notice informing homeowners about state laws regarding heating oil tank closure, abandonment, and removal, and requiring homeowners to notify their oil supplier before conversion

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to home heating system conversion; requires certification by a utility company, gas corporation, electric corporation or contractor.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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