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NY A10479
Bill
Status
5/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Public Service Commission to establish minimum standards for utility company payment plans for eligible customers
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Requires payment plan reasonableness to be determined by considering household income, ability to pay, payment history, bill size, duration of outstanding balance, and any special hardships
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Mandates utility companies offer residential customers 10-month or 12-month payment plans that average estimated costs to eliminate seasonal billing fluctuations
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Requires customers receive at least 21 days from bill date to pay in full and prohibits automatic bill payment fund withdrawals before the agreed due date without customer consent
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Protects customers enrolled in compliant payment plans from service termination except for rule violations on file with the commission, health/safety emergencies, or commission orders
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Establishes eligibility based on documentation of participation in 15 specified assistance programs including SNAP, HEAP, SSI, TANF, and other income-based programs
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers; requires the public service commission to set standards for payment plans for certain customers including reasonableness of agreements and timelines for payment; establishes eligibility.
Last Action
referred to energy
5/27/2022