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NY S04110
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Requires regulated telephone companies to annually notify residential subscribers about backup power solutions for fixed voice services that are not line-powered
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Mandates disclosure of service limitations, purchase/replacement costs, expected backup power duration, proper usage and storage conditions, and self-testing instructions
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Notices must be sent separately from monthly billing statements, written in clear language with at least 11-point font
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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
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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