New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7954: Directs public service commission to require electric and steam corporations to provide rate reductions or refunds for inadequate or interrupted service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7954 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs public service commission to require electric and steam corporations to provide rate reductions or refunds for inadequate or interrupted service. Primary sponsor: Pat Carroll (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the public service commission to require electric and steam corporations to provide rate reductions or refunds for inadequate or interrupted service; requires electric corporations to reimburse ratepayers for damages to and losses of property and business caused by power outages in certain instances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Carroll | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 96 |
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
“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 ENERGY
- REFERRED TO ENERGY