New York S02416 allows domestic violence victims to opt-out of shared contracts without fees or penalties.

New York S02416 amends the public service law and general business law to allow individuals under shared contracts with utility corporations, telephone corporations, cable television companies, and satellite television companies to opt-out without fees, penalties, or charges if they are victims of domestic violence. The bill prohibits these companies from transferring contractual or billing responsibilities to other account holders if the person making the opt-out request is the primary account holder.

New York S02416 allows domestic violence victims to opt-out of shared contracts without fees or penalties.

New York S02416 amends the public service law and general business law to allow individuals under shared contracts with utility corporations, telephone corporations, cable television companies, and satellite television companies to opt-out without fees, penalties, or charges if they are victims of domestic violence. The bill prohibits these companies from transferring contractual or billing responsibilities to other account holders if the person making the opt-out request is the primary account holder.