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NY S08118
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Prohibits public utility companies and municipalities from discontinuing gas, electric, steam, or water service to entire multiple dwellings for nonpayment of bills
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Authorizes utilities to file a lien against the property instead of terminating service, with 15 days written notice required to property owners, occupants, local officials, and social services agencies
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Eliminates the existing $25 per unit per day penalty for utilities that unlawfully discontinue service to multiple dwellings
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Removes provisions allowing tenants to make direct utility payments to avoid service disconnection and related commission rules for tenant payment procedures
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Preserves tenant rights to deduct utility payments from rent when landlords fail to pay utility bills they are responsible for
Legislative Description
Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies to seek a lien against such multiple dwelling for the amount of unpaid utility bills.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 8118A
1/27/2026