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NY S01326
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Requires gas, electric, water, telephone, and cable companies to establish a 10% discount program for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities within 90 days of the law taking effect
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Defines "low-income senior citizen" as a primary accountholder aged 65 or older with household income under $50,000 for two consecutive tax years starting in 2020, or who is eligible for ERAP or HEAP assistance
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Defines "individuals with a disability" as accountholders with income under $50,000 who receive SSDI, SSI, VA disability benefits, USPS disability benefits, or Medicaid based on disability determination
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Prohibits utilities from passing the cost of the discount program to other customers through increased bills
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Mandates that participating utilities conspicuously advertise the discount on their websites, including on accessibility pages; telephone and cable companies may satisfy the requirement through participation in federal Lifeline or Affordable Connectivity programs
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing discount programs for low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability; provides that utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations and cable television companies shall create discount programs that provide a 10 percent discount to low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability; defines terms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1/7/2026