New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6951: Relates to periods suspending the operation of certain rate, charge or other changes by utilities, and provisions permitting utilities to retroactively recover revenues they would have earned during such periods
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6951 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to periods suspending the operation of certain rate, charge or other changes by utilities, and provisions permitting utilities to retroactively recover revenues they would have earned during such periods. Primary sponsor: Zohran Mamdani. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that subsequent requests for an extension of a suspension period for certain rate, charge or other changes by utilities shall require approval by the public service commission and shall be valid for one month, after which the commission shall review and determine the necessity of a further extension; provides limitations on retroactive rate recovery by utilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zohran Mamdani | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO ENERGY