New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8736: Prohibits the seizure of utility meters and the termination of utility service through replevin actions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8736 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the seizure of utility meters and the termination of utility service through replevin actions. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the seizure of utility meters and the termination of utility service through replevin actions; declares such actions to be against the public interest.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
“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 JUDICIARY