New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8865 — Requires utility corporations and municipalities to notify property owners prior to beginning any scheduled non-emergency construction or other work

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  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 January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Requires advance notice to property owners before non-emergency utility work begins.

Utility corporations and municipalities must inform property owners at least five business days before starting non-emergency construction or work. This notice should detail the work to be done, its expected duration, location, and contact information for the utility.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families will receive timely notifications about construction that may affect their property.

Summary

Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A11030A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1737

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 8865A

  5. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  6. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8865 do?
Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.
Who sponsors S8865?
S8865 is sponsored by Pete Harckham.
What is the current status of S8865?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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