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S 8515

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Allows customers to decline the installation of smart meters.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-8515
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Energy And Telecommunications
Senate in_committee 2026-01-07
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Enacts the "consumer utility meter choice protection act"; allows customers to decline the installation of smart meters without being liable for fees.

Sponsor
Christopher Ryan
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-09-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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