Bill

A 2429

Directs the department of public service to prepare a written report on the affordability of water services for commercial and residential customers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Braunstein and 1 co-sponsor

Requires NY DPS to prepare a written report assessing residential and commercial water affordability, potentially shaping future rate policies and assistance programs.

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Bill Summary · A 2429

Summary of Bill A 2429 (New York Assembly)

Overview

Bill A 2429 would require the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) to prepare a written report assessing the affordability of water services for both commercial and residential customers. The bill has been referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee.

Key Provisions

Directs the Department of Public Service to prepare a written report on the affordability of water services for commercial and residential customers.
The text provided does not specify any particular contents for the report (e.g., metrics, data requirements, or deadlines) beyond the requirement to assess affordability.

Notes on scope

The bill does not include a mandated deadline for the report, nor does it outline the report’s format, data sources, or recommended policy actions. The substantive scope—what affordability means in this context or what specific analyses DPS must perform—is not detailed in the summary provided.

Who is Affected

Primary: New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) would be responsible for producing the report.
Stakeholders: Water customers in New York, including both residential households and commercial (business) customers, may be affected indirectly through the information the report could influence future policy decisions or rate-design discussions.

Legislative History and Status

Introduced: January 16, 2025.
Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Legislative Actions: On January 16, 2025, the bill was referred to the same committee (listed twice in the actions).

Related Legislation

A 7554 (prior-session)
A 4573 (prior-session)

Potential Implications and Next Steps

The bill’s passage would obligate DPS to formally evaluate water affordability, potentially informing regulatory or legislative actions addressing rate structures, assistance programs, or affordability thresholds.
Future steps depend on committee treatment, possible amendments, and whether the bill advances to floor consideration. Stakeholders may monitor for proposed content guidelines, data requests, or deadlines associated with the final report.

If you’d like, I can add context on how similar affordability studies have been structured in other jurisdictions or compile potential data points DPS might consider in such a report once the bill’s contents are clarified.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.