New York S09065 amends the public service law to require utilities to reconnect service for low-income customers who sign a repayment plan.

New York S09065 amends the public service law to establish conditions for the reconnection of electric and gas service for low-income customers. Utilities must reconnect service if a low-income customer signs a reconnection plan to pay no more than three percent of their monthly income for electric or gas service, or six percent for combination service, plus their current monthly bill. The law defines a "low-income customer" as someone whose household income is below the state median income. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York S09065 amends the public service law to require utilities to reconnect service for low-income customers who sign a repayment plan.

New York S09065 amends the public service law to establish conditions for the reconnection of electric and gas service for low-income customers. Utilities must reconnect service if a low-income customer signs a reconnection plan to pay no more than three percent of their monthly income for electric or gas service, or six percent for combination service, plus their current monthly bill. The law defines a "low-income customer" as someone whose household income is below the state median income. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.