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NY A10642
Bill
Status
7/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Cahill
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AI Summary
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Establishes arrears resolution funding programs to pay utility, water, telephone, broadband, and cable service arrears accrued by residential customers and small businesses between February 1, 2020 and 90 days after December 31, 2021 due to COVID-19 financial hardship.
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Requires utility corporations, water systems, telephone corporations, internet service providers, and cable television companies to establish arrears resolution programs within 90 days of the law's effective date for eligible customers experiencing financial hardship.
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Funds arrears resolution programs through American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 federal funds and state appropriations, with fiscal impact not borne by customers or added to future bills.
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Defines eligible small business customers as those with 25 or fewer employees that are not publicly held companies, seasonal/temporary customers, or high-usage customers with demonstrated ability to pay.
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Requires the Public Service Commission to study broadband and cable service arrears within 90 days and submit findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature before those service providers must establish programs.
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing arrears resolution programs; requires utility corporations, telephone corporations, water-works corporations, municipal water systems, internet service providers and cable television companies to establish arrears resolution programs for residential and small business customers to pay arrears owed during the COVID-19 state of emergency; requires the public service commission to study arrears owed for broadband services and cable service in the state; defines terms; requires the public service commission to establish an arrears resolution funding program to pay for customers' arrears.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
7/6/2022