New York A05601 mandates utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations, and cable television companies to establish discount programs.

New York A05601 requires gas corporations, electric corporations, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations, and cable television companies to create discount programs for low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability. These programs must provide a yearly benefit of a 10 percent discount on utility, water, telephone, and cable bills. The fiscal impact of these programs should not be borne by customers and should not be added to their bills. Companies must conspicuously advertise the availability and amount of the discount on their websites and accessibility pages.

New York A05601 mandates utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations, and cable television companies to establish discount programs.

New York A05601 requires gas corporations, electric corporations, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations, and cable television companies to create discount programs for low-income senior citizens and individuals with a disability. These programs must provide a yearly benefit of a 10 percent discount on utility, water, telephone, and cable bills. The fiscal impact of these programs should not be borne by customers and should not be added to their bills. Companies must conspicuously advertise the availability and amount of the discount on their websites and accessibility pages.