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NY S09199
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
- Establishes the State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate in New York to represent residential utility customers in rate changes, service terms, and regulatory proceedings
- Utility Consumer Advocate appointed by the governor for a six-year term with Senate confirmation, removable only for permanent disability, malfeasance, felony, or moral turpitude
- Grants authority to intervene in proceedings before the Public Service Commission, FERC, FCC, and state/federal courts on matters affecting residential customers
- Empowers the office to request information from state and local agencies and enter cooperative agreements with other government offices
- Requires annual reports starting July 1, 2026 detailing proceedings participated in, estimated consumer savings, and policy recommendations
Legislative Description
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Telecommunications2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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