New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7228 — Prohibits any gas or electric corporation from absolving itself from liability for service interruption arising from liability of employee negligence

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Prohibits gas and electric corporations from filing any schedules setting forth rules or regulations which absolve or attempt to absolve such corporations from liability for the interruption of its supply of service arising from the ordinary negligence of its employees, servants or agents; provides that any such schedules filed are void as against public policy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  2. COMMITTED TO RULES

  3. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  4. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  5. 1ST REPORT CAL.1139

  6. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S7228 do?
Prohibits gas and electric corporations from filing any schedules setting forth rules or regulations which absolve or attempt to absolve such corporations from liability for the interruption of its supply of service arising from the ordinary negligence of its employees, servants or agents; provides that any such schedules filed are void as against public policy.
Who sponsors S7228?
S7228 is sponsored by Michael Gianaris.
What is the current status of S7228?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S7228?
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