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NY S08515
Bill
Status
9/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Ryan
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AI Summary
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Establishes the right of electric, gas, and water utility customers to decline installation of two-way smart meters on their property without incurring any penalty, fee, or service charge
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Requires utilities to provide written notice at least 90 days before scheduled installation of a two-way smart meter
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Grants customers a 365-day window following smart meter installation to request removal of the device at no cost
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Allows utilities to charge a commission-determined fee for smart meter removal requests made more than 365 days after installation
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Defines two types of advanced metering infrastructure: one-way smart meters (transmit usage data to utility only) and two-way smart meters (exchange usage and pricing data between utility and customer in real-time)
Legislative Description
Enacts the "consumer utility meter choice protection act"; allows customers to decline the installation of smart meters without being liable for fees.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1/7/2026