S 8947

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 20, 2026.

Relates to increasing utility rate increase transparency.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-8947
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Energy And Telecommunications
Senate in_committee 2026-01-20
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Increases utility rate increase transparency for consumers by requiring additional information be made accessible to the public regarding fuel cost increases and increases in rates or charges.

Sponsor
Peter Oberacker
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-20 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-20 Status in_committee
2026-01-20 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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