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NY A10305
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Requires the Public Service Commission to establish uniform definitions for "medical emergency" (documented by licensed medical professional), "life-support equipment" (devices necessary to sustain life), and "elderly, blind or disabled" (household with member over 62 or with disability)
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Mandates standardized application forms for utility service termination protections that can be submitted via email, mail, in-person, online portal, or fax
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Utilities must review and act on protection applications within 5 business days; failure to respond results in automatic approval
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Prohibits utilities from requiring detailed medical records or financial documentation for initial 30-day medical emergency protections
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Requires annual reporting to the commission on applications received, approved, and denied for each protection category, with public reports beginning July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishes uniform definitions, standardized procedures, and uniform applications or forms, for determining a medical emergency, life-support equipment and designation of elderly, blind and disabled customers protected from termination of utility services.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
2/20/2026