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NY S01334
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 veterans within 90 days of the law taking effect
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Defines eligible veterans as those with honorable or general discharge from U.S. military branches (including reserves and National Guard) who are primary account holders with household income under $50,000 for the two most recent consecutive tax years starting in 2020
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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 utilities conspicuously advertise the discount program on their websites, including on accessibility pages
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Allows telephone and cable companies to satisfy the discount requirement through participation in federal Lifeline or Affordable Connectivity programs, or similar successor programs deemed sufficient by the Public Service Commission
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans; provides that utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations and cable television companies shall create discount programs that provide a 10 percent discount to veterans; defines terms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1/7/2026