New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9608 — Directs utility corporations to petition the public service commission for approval of electric grid utilization metrics

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 March 30, 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 requires utility companies to get approval for electric grid utilization metrics from a public commission.

This legislation mandates that utility corporations petition the public service commission for electric grid utilization metrics. The commission will approve these metrics and submit an annual report to the legislature and governor.

Summary

Directs utility corporations to petition the public service commission for approval of electric grid utilization metrics; directs the public service commission to determine which electric grid utilization metrics shall be approved and how such metrics shall be applied; directs the public service commission to submit an annual report to the legislature and governor.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 9608B

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  3. PRINT NUMBER 9608A

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  5. 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)

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 S9608 do?
Directs utility corporations to petition the public service commission for approval of electric grid utilization metrics; directs the public service commission to determine which electric grid utilization metrics shall be approved and how such metrics shall be applied; directs the public service commission to submit an annual report to the legislature and governor.
Who sponsors S9608?
S9608 is sponsored by Rachel May.
What is the current status of S9608?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S9608?
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