New York S05690 prohibits utility service shutoffs for non-payment during summer and winter periods of extreme heat or cold.

New York S05690, known as the "utility shutoff protection act," aims to protect residential customers from utility service shutoffs due to non-payment during summer and winter periods of extreme heat or cold. The bill allows such utility services to be discontinued for non-payment outside these periods. It mandates the Public Service Commission to implement rules and regulations necessary for the provisions, prohibit utility corporations and municipalities from increasing costs or assessing penalties and late fees due to compliance, and establish procedures for discontinuing services upon.

New York S05690 prohibits utility service shutoffs for non-payment during summer and winter periods of extreme heat or cold.

New York S05690, known as the "utility shutoff protection act," aims to protect residential customers from utility service shutoffs due to non-payment during summer and winter periods of extreme heat or cold. The bill allows such utility services to be discontinued for non-payment outside these periods. It mandates the Public Service Commission to implement rules and regulations necessary for the provisions, prohibit utility corporations and municipalities from increasing costs or assessing penalties and late fees due to compliance, and establish procedures for discontinuing services upon.