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NY A10555

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/6/2022

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Abinanti

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Allows consumers to require replacement of installed digital meters with analog meters at any time, with no penalties, fees, or service charges.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection7/6/2022

Full Bill Text

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