New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8491
Relates to denials of increased utility rates and charges
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:38 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | Energy And Telecommunications Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
COMMITTED TO RULES - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8491A - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.400 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Aug 25, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES