NY S08964

Removes the "knowingly" requirement for public utility companies, corporations, and persons to be held liable for violations of public service law provisions or commission orders.

Agents and employees of utilities are now subject to liability only when they knowingly violate provisions, while companies and officers can be held liable regardless of intent.

Increases civil penalties for safety violations that cause or contribute to death or personal injury to up to $250,000 per offense, with each day of continuing violation treated as a separate offense.

Increases civil penalties for violations affecting electric service reliability and continuity to up to $500,000 per offense, with continuing violations treated as separate offenses for each day.

Makes corresponding amendments to section 25-a regarding officers of combination gas and electric corporations, removing the "knowingly" requirement for establishing liability for violations.