Allows victims of domestic violence to opt-out of shared contracts without fees or penalties.

New York A06836 allows individuals under shared contracts with utility corporations, satellite television companies, and wireless telephone service providers to opt-out without fees, penalties, or charges if they are victims of domestic violence. The bill mandates that these companies cannot require disclosure of domestic violence status as a condition for opting out. It also prohibits companies from transferring contractual or billing responsibilities to other account holders if the primary account holder is not the one opting out.

Allows victims of domestic violence to opt-out of shared contracts without fees or penalties.

New York A06836 allows individuals under shared contracts with utility corporations, satellite television companies, and wireless telephone service providers to opt-out without fees, penalties, or charges if they are victims of domestic violence. The bill mandates that these companies cannot require disclosure of domestic violence status as a condition for opting out. It also prohibits companies from transferring contractual or billing responsibilities to other account holders if the primary account holder is not the one opting out.