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NY A10160
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Burdick
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AI Summary
- Gas and electric utilities must accept and credit public assistance payments made on behalf of residential customers by social services districts or the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
- Covered payments include Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funds and emergency funding under Social Services Law sections 97 and 131-s
- Once a utility receives payment or notice that payment has been authorized or issued, it must treat the payment as made for all purposes
- Accepted payments must be applied toward restoration of residential utility service and satisfaction of collections activity, regardless of the customer's account status
- Amends Public Service Law Section 32 by adding a new subdivision 7; takes effect immediately
Legislative Description
Requires utilities accept public assistance payments including payments from the home energy assistance program.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions2/12/2026
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