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NY A05442
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zohran Kwame Mamdani
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AI Summary
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Requires utilities to send text message notifications to customers within one business day of a proposed rate increase being published, including the utility name, percentage increases for residential and commercial customers, and clarification that the increase requires commission approval
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Mandates utilities also send email notifications within one business day containing information identical to what is posted on the Public Service Commission's website about the proposed rate case
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Requires utilities to include a separate page in each customer's next monthly billing statement with full rate increase information matching the commission's website disclosure
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Applies only to customers who have opted in to text or email contact from their utility, with opt-out options required
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and does not apply to rate change proceedings already commenced before the effective date
Legislative Description
Enacts the "rate hike notice act" which requires utilities in the state of New York to provide notice of a proposed rate hike to a customer via text, email and via such customer's monthly billing statement.
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.388
6/4/2025