New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8530 — Enacts the utility transparency and fair billing protection act

Last action — In Senate Committee

  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 October 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Enacts the utility transparency and fair billing protection act to prevent consumers from being overcharged due to misclassified utility rates by mandating proactive account reviews, automatic adjustments, and ensuring clear communication between utilities and customers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  2. REFERRED TO RULES

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 energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8530 do?
Enacts the utility transparency and fair billing protection act to prevent consumers from being overcharged due to misclassified utility rates by mandating proactive account reviews, automatic adjustments, and ensuring clear communication between utilities and customers.
Who sponsors S8530?
S8530 is sponsored by Mario Mattera.
What is the current status of S8530?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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