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NY A05328
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alec Brook-Krasny
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AI Summary
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Prohibits utility companies (electric, gas, water, telephone, cable television) from imposing administrative surcharges, non-use fees, and other additional charges on customers aged 65 or older at their primary residence
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Extends the same fee protections to customers with developmental disabilities as defined in the mental hygiene law at their primary residence
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Applies to cable television companies with at least 1,000 subscribers
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Eliminates early termination and cancellation fees for service contracts (telephone, cellular, television, internet, energy, water) for customers over 65 or with developmental disabilities at their primary residence
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits electric, gas, telephone, cellular telephone, television, internet, energy, water services or any other utility providers from imposing additional fees related to administrative surcharges, fees for non-use or any other charges to customers living at their primary residence who are over sixty-five years of age or who have a developmental disability.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026