S 8118

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: June 4, 2026.

Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-8118
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Codes
Senate in_committee 2026-06-04
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings; authorizes utility companies or municipalities to commence an action against the owner of the premises affected to seek the appointment of a receiver of rents or payments for use and occupancy or common charges.

Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-05-15 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-04 Status in_committee
2026-06-04 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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