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NY A10376
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Utility providers (gas, electric, water, steam, telephone) must notify consumers of planned rate increases at least 30 days before they take effect
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Cable television companies and internet service providers must provide rate increase notices between 7 and 30 days before the increase takes effect
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Notifications must be sent separately from billing statements via phone, email, letter, or text message and include the amount of increase, effective date, and where to find additional information
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Cable and internet providers must include contact information and a mechanism for consumers to cancel service entirely when sending rate increase notices
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The law takes effect 180 days after passage and applies to Long Island Power Authority service providers
Legislative Description
Requires utility service providers to disclose planned rate increases to consumers within thirty days before a planned price increase takes effect; requires utility providers to provide contact information and a mechanism to cancel service completely.
Last Action
referred to energy
3/3/2026