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NY S07165
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
- Amends the public service law to allow the Public Service Commission to consider non-economic losses when setting penalties against public utility companies
- Non-economic losses that may be considered include pain and suffering and mental anguish experienced by consumers
- Applies to penalties determined through negotiated settlement agreements between the department, commission, and utility companies
- Covers both general public utility companies and combination gas and electric corporations
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the public service commission to consider non-economic loss suffered by consumers, including pain and suffering or mental anguish, when determining penalties against a public utility company, corporation or person or a combination gas and electric corporation.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions2/5/2026
Rules1/27/2026
Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions6/5/2025
Energy and Telecommunications4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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