New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9251 — Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering costs related to labor-related legal activity or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill prevents gas and electric companies from charging customers for certain labor-related legal costs.

This legislation stops gas and electric corporations from passing on costs related to labor-related legal activities and workers' compensation to their customers. It specifically targets the ways these corporations can collect such costs through their rates and charges.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you may not see increases in your gas or electric bills due to certain legal costs incurred by these companies.

Summary

Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A10510

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1292

  5. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LABOR

  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)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9251 do?
Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.
Who sponsors S9251?
S9251 is sponsored by Jessica Ramos.
What is the current status of S9251?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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