Establishes minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers in New York.

The bill amends the public service law to require the Public Service Commission to set minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers. These standards must consider factors such as current household income, ability to pay, payment history, and any special circumstances. Payment plans must allow for installments as low as ten dollars per month with no down payment if the customer demonstrates financial need. Customers enrolled in a payment plan cannot have their utility service terminated except under specific circumstances.

Establishes minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers in New York.

The bill amends the public service law to require the Public Service Commission to set minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers. These standards must consider factors such as current household income, ability to pay, payment history, and any special circumstances. Payment plans must allow for installments as low as ten dollars per month with no down payment if the customer demonstrates financial need. Customers enrolled in a payment plan cannot have their utility service terminated except under specific circumstances.