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NY S00766

Bill

Status

Passed

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "utility corporation" to include water-works corporations subject to section fifty of the public service law

  • Broadens "utility corporation affordability programs" to include programs that assist customers with water service affordability, not just energy affordability

  • Requires the commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to provide automated identification of OTDA program participants for water service affordability programs within 18 months of the effective date

  • Mandates that utility corporations enroll eligible customers identified through automated file matching into water affordability programs within 60 days of receiving match results

  • Requires utility corporations to provide written notification to participants upon automatic enrollment in water service affordability programs

Legislative Description

Requires the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to provide for automated identification of OTDA program participants for participation in utility corporation affordability programs for water service affordability.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.82

2/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/28/2025
Rules1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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