New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9980: Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9980 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9980A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 9980A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS