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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Requires gas and electric utilities to make available to landlords upon request information concerning gas and electric charges incurred for residential premises
In Senate Committee · Energy And Telecommunications · Sponsor Karim Camara
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BILL NUMBER:S1736
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to making gas and electric billing information for residential rental premises available upon request
Purpose or general idea of bill
Requires gas and electric utility companies to make available to any landlord and lessor of residential rental premises, upon the request of a prospective tenant or lessor of a residential unit, information concerning gas and electric charges incurred from prior occupants of the dwelling.
Summary of specific provisions
The public service law is amended by adding a new section 66-n to require gas and electric utilities to make available to persons upon request information concerning gas and electric charges incurred for residential premises. The bill also stipulates that only billing information be made available and that no identifying information is co be provided.
Justification
Currently, gas and electric companies have stopped providing billing information to potential tenants and homeowners who wish to move into a residential dwelling. This prevents them from inquiring about the costs associated with heating a potential residence. People should have the right to inquire from a gas and electric company the amount of the bills being paid for heat and electric service by the prior customer before they move into a residence. They should not have to rely on a landlord or homeowner's word about how much it costs to heat a residence.
Prior legislative history
A.5049 (2007-08): Referred to Energy and Telecommunications A.9711 (2005-06): Referred to Rules A.4794 (2003-04): Referred to Corps A.1967 (2001-02): Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law: provided that the public service commission is authorized to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures necessary to implement this act on its effective date on or before such date.
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