New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A10763 — Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires

Last action — In Senate 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 April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill mandates quicker response times for electric companies to secure downed wires.

This legislation requires utility companies to de-energize downed wires within two hours and secure them within six hours of receiving notification. The aim is to enhance safety regarding electrical hazards after incidents.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers, this legislation may lead to improved safety conditions by ensuring faster electrical hazard responses.

Summary

Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO RULES

  2. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  3. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.158

  5. RULES REPORT CAL.158

  6. REPORTED

  7. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  8. PRINT NUMBER 10763A

  9. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY

  10. REFERRED TO ENERGY

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does A10763 do?
Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.
Who sponsors A10763?
A10763 is sponsored by Paula Kay.
What is the current status of A10763?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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