Ensures the public has virtual access to public service commission proceedings and may file documents electronically.

The bill amends the public service law to ensure the public has virtual access to public service commission proceedings and allows for electronic filing of documents. The commission must provide both virtual and in-person access for all proceedings regarding gas, electric, combination gas and electric, and water utilities. For settlement negotiations, access is limited to admitted parties who subscribe to confidentiality rules. Electronic submission of documents is required, with physical copies only allowed if electronic submission is not practical.

Ensures the public has virtual access to public service commission proceedings and may file documents electronically.

The bill amends the public service law to ensure the public has virtual access to public service commission proceedings and allows for electronic filing of documents. The commission must provide both virtual and in-person access for all proceedings regarding gas, electric, combination gas and electric, and water utilities. For settlement negotiations, access is limited to admitted parties who subscribe to confidentiality rules. Electronic submission of documents is required, with physical copies only allowed if electronic submission is not practical.