S 9199 NY
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate
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Summary
NY S 9199 creates a state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent the interests of residential utility customers. The office would advocate for consumers regarding proposed changes to utility rates, charges, and terms and conditions of service. The office would also participate in the adoption of regulatory rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, and standards affecting utilities.
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Official abstract
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.
Sponsor (1)
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Democratic · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (6)
- Feb 13, 2026 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS · upper
- May 28, 2026 COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES · upper
- May 28, 2026 ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1398 · upper
- Jun 4, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- Jun 4, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- Jun 4, 2026 REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION · lower
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