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NY S08491
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
- Amends the Public Service Law to establish that when the Public Service Commission denies a utility's request for a rate or charge increase, the existing rates remain in effect
- Applies to denials of changes to tariffs, contracts, agreements, rules, regulations, and general privileges or facilities related to utility rates or services
- Current rates and service terms continue until the Commission approves a new rate, charge, tariff, or service
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.
Last Action
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8491A
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Rules8/25/2025
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