S1848 — Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning certain services
Last action — Vetoed
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on December 05, 2025.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.
Bill Text
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Action History
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VETOED MEMO.82
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
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RETURNED TO SENATE
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PASSED ASSEMBLY
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.73
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SUBSTITUTED FOR A2447
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REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.136
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REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Sponsors
- Pete Harckham · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 218 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 60 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 60 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 2% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (63)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 11% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Kavanagh | — | Yea |
| Christopher Ryan | — | Yea |
| Kevin S. Parker | — | Yea |
| Kristen Gonzalez | — | Yea |
| Mario Mattera | — | Yea |
| Mark Walczyk | — | Nay |
| Michelle Hinchey | — | Yea |
| Rachel May | — | Yea |
| Thomas F. O'Mara | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S1848 do?
- Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.
- Who sponsors S1848?
- S1848 is sponsored by Pete Harckham.
- What is the current status of S1848?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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