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NY A10555
Bill
Status
7/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Defines "analog utility meters" as electro-mechanical meters without electronic components or radiofrequency transmission, and "digital utility meters" as meters using electronic components that may transmit utility usage data.
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Grants consumers the right to decline replacement of existing analog meters with digital meters and to refuse installation of digital meters, with no penalties, fees, or service charges.
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Allows consumers to require replacement of installed digital meters with analog meters at any time, with no penalties, fees, or service charges.
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Requires electric and gas corporations to provide written notice at least 90 days before digital meter installation, informing consumers of their right to decline and that compliance with removal requests must occur within 10 days for those claiming electromagnetic sensitivity or within 30 days for others.
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Directs the Public Service Commission to establish rules and regulations necessary to implement these consumer protections.
Legislative Description
Relates to consumer protection and utility meter choice.
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection
7/6/2022