New York A10160 mandates utilities to accept public assistance payments for residential customers.

A10160, known as the HEFPA Protection Act, amends the public service law to require gas and electric corporations to accept and credit public assistance payments for residential customers. These payments include those from the home energy assistance program and emergency funding programs. Upon receiving such payments, utilities must treat them as made for all purposes, including restoring service and satisfying collections activity. If the payment does not cover all arrears, utilities must offer a payment agreement for the remaining balance. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A10160 mandates utilities to accept public assistance payments for residential customers.

A10160, known as the HEFPA Protection Act, amends the public service law to require gas and electric corporations to accept and credit public assistance payments for residential customers. These payments include those from the home energy assistance program and emergency funding programs. Upon receiving such payments, utilities must treat them as made for all purposes, including restoring service and satisfying collections activity. If the payment does not cover all arrears, utilities must offer a payment agreement for the remaining balance. This act takes effect immediately.