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NY S04110

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Leroy Comrie

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires regulated telephone companies to annually notify residential subscribers about backup power solutions for fixed voice services that are not line-powered

  • Mandates disclosure of service limitations, purchase/replacement costs, expected backup power duration, proper usage and storage conditions, and self-testing instructions

  • Notices must be sent separately from monthly billing statements, written in clear language with at least 11-point font

  • Authorizes the Public Service Commission to add additional disclosure requirements and establish procedures for situations where voice service and backup power are provided by different companies

  • Takes effect one year after becoming law and expires September 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Requires telephone companies to disclose information to subscribers regarding the backup power solution for their voice service equipment.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Energy and Telecommunications2/3/2025

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