Prohibits utility companies from certain replevin actions and ensures continued gas, electric, and steam service without unreasonable delays.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules, the public service law, and the public authorities law to prohibit utility companies from certain replevin actions. It declares that the continued provision of gas, electric, and steam service to residential and commercial customers without unreasonable qualifications or lengthy delays is necessary for the preservation of the health and general welfare and is in the public interest. The seizure of electric, gas, or steam meters is against the public interest.

Prohibits utility companies from certain replevin actions and ensures continued gas, electric, and steam service without unreasonable delays.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules, the public service law, and the public authorities law to prohibit utility companies from certain replevin actions. It declares that the continued provision of gas, electric, and steam service to residential and commercial customers without unreasonable qualifications or lengthy delays is necessary for the preservation of the health and general welfare and is in the public interest. The seizure of electric, gas, or steam meters is against the public interest.