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NY A03684
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Service Law Section 222 to establish separate approval standards for cable franchise renewals/amendments versus transfers of franchises or control
- Requires applicants proposing a transfer to demonstrate that both the proposed transferee and cable system conform to commission standards, comply with law and regulations, and serve the public interest
- Allows the Public Service Commission to approve transfers that fail to meet established standards if approval would serve the public interest
- Removes language requiring the "proposed transferee" to meet standards for non-transfer applications, applying standards only to the applicant and cable system
- Takes effect immediately and applies to all applications pending before the Public Service Commission as of the enactment date
Legislative Description
Relates to transfers of cable systems.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
7/15/2024
Committee Referrals
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions2/3/2023
Full Bill Text
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