New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10694: Designates certain utility workers first responders during a declared state disaster emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 10694 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates certain utility workers first responders during a declared state disaster emergency. Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Designates certain employees of public utilities, municipal utilities, electric corporations, gas corporations, water corporations, steam corporations, telecommunications corporations, and cable television companies as first responders during a declared state disaster emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS