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- Referred to consumer protection
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Relates to changes in energy service pricing
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to changes in energy service pricing
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to protect consumers from unknown price increases to their energy bills.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Would declare a change in the price or type of price for energy service to be a "material" change which would require the consent of the customer. It would change the law to require consent from any customer whose terms or conditions would undergo a material change. The bill would also include a provision that the energy provider disclose information about the current price of services, any proposed price changes, distribution prices, and information to inform the customer how they may view their past bills if there is to be a material change.
Section 2. Sets the effective date.
Justification
Recent reports state that New York's energy service companies charge some of the highest residential energy costs in the United States. With that in mind it is essential that consumers have the ability to make informed choices when it comes to signing a contract for energy services. This legislation is intended to insure that New Yorkers have full disclosure to any material change in price or in contract terms that may be proposed by their energy provider. In this manner it can be ensured that the consumer consents to the changes.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
This Act shall take effect immediately.
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