New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08868

Introduced
6/9/25  

Caption

Prohibits service charges by gas companies for the repair, inspection, maintenance or remedies of damage to apparatus or personal property.

Impact

If passed, this bill would immediately impact the operations of gas companies across New York, enforcing a more stringent regulatory framework concerning the fees they can charge consumers. By eliminating additional service charges, the legislation aims to enhance consumer protection and make gas services more accessible and manageable for residents. The implications could lead to decreased overhead costs for consumers, potentially improving overall satisfaction with gas service providers.

Summary

Bill A08868 aims to amend the public service law in New York by prohibiting gas companies from imposing service charges for the repair, inspection, maintenance, or remedies of damage to apparatus or personal property. This legislative change seeks to ensure consumers are not burdened by unexpected additional costs related to gas service, which can often arise from routine maintenance or unexpected repairs. Under this bill, gas corporations are required to charge a fair and reasonable price for gas supplied, fostering a more customer-friendly environment in the natural gas market.

Contention

A08868 may encounter pushback from gas companies, which might argue that the prohibition of service charges could lead to unintended consequences, such as increased base prices for gas or reduced service quality due to diminished revenue for maintenance and repairs. Stakeholders from the gas industry may express concerns that without the ability to impose specific charges, they may be unable to adequately fund the necessary upkeep and infrastructure improvements needed to deliver reliable gas services.

Notable points

There is a clear focus on consumer advocacy within the bill, as it responds to concerns about rising costs and service transparencies in the gas industry. As the legislation progresses through assembly discussions, it may also lead to broader implications for how utility companies operate in the state, potentially influencing similar regulations in sectors like electricity or water services.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S07119

Relates to the purchase of apparatus, materials, equipment and supplies; excludes contracts for services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment and supplies from such purchasing authority.

NY A07513

Relates to the purchase of apparatus, materials, equipment and supplies; excludes contracts for services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment and supplies from such purchasing authority.

NY A09427

Requires service companies to obtain liability insurance coverage sufficient to cover the value of property consigned to or deposited with such business by customers of the business; requires service companies to display a certificate of insurance; provides remedies for violations.

NY S09671

Establishes equitable repair and maintenance standards for mixed-use residential buildings with twenty or more units to prevent the use of repair and maintenance services as a form of tenant harassment.

NY A06953

Requires the periodic inspection of commercial buildings where bicycles with electric assist are repaired, sold, rented, or stored for repair, sale, or rental; requires such inspection quarterly; requires the state fire prevention and building code council to establish a fee for such inspection; requires the inspection of such buildings following a fire-related emergency or other fire-related incident.

NY S01398

Requires public utility companies to repair or replace all damaged residential lateral sewer and water pipes where such damage was caused by such public utility company.

NY A06100

Requires public utility companies to repair or replace all damaged residential lateral sewer and water pipes where such damage was caused by such public utility company.

NY S00577

Prohibits the knowing and reckless promotion of unlawful or false material; provides remedies for the violation of such prohibition.

NY A01942

Prohibits the knowing and reckless promotion of unlawful or false material; provides remedies for the violation of such prohibition.

NY S07517

Provides that an itemized bill or invoice, receipted or marked paid, for services or repairs of an amount not in excess of five thousand dollars is admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence of the reasonable value and necessity of such services or repairs itemized therein in a civil action if accompanied by proper certification from the person rendering such services or making such repairs.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.