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NY S01837

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Public Service Commission chairperson to study overhead communication lines (telegraph, telephone) and utility line heights
  • Requires examination of compliance with national electric safety code line height standards
  • Mandates review of incidents where agricultural equipment and off-road heavy duty vehicles contact overhead lines
  • Assesses whether current national safety code height standards adequately accommodate modern larger agricultural and heavy duty equipment
  • Report must be submitted to the governor and legislature within one year of the act taking effect, with the law expiring January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Requires a study on the national electric safety code line height standard for overhead utility lines and communication lines as such relate to the height of agricultural equipment and other heavy duty equipment.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Energy3/20/2025
Energy and Telecommunications1/14/2025

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