New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8712 — Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prevents utility service terminations in multiple dwelling units.

This bill prohibits the termination of utility services in multiple dwellings. It allows utility companies or municipalities to take action against property owners if needed.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families living in multiple dwellings won't face utility shutoffs, ensuring continued access to essential services.

Summary

Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies or municipalities to commence an action against the owner of the premises affected to seek the appointment of a receiver of rents or payments for use and occupancy or common charges.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 8712C

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  3. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 8712B

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

  6. PRINT NUMBER 8712A

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

  8. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

  9. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does A8712 do?
Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies or municipalities to commence an action against the owner of the premises affected to seek the appointment of a receiver of rents or payments for use and occupancy or common charges.
Who sponsors A8712?
A8712 is sponsored by Linda Rosenthal.
What is the current status of A8712?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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