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S 7567

Provides a reimbursement to small businesses and residential consumers of certain utilities for failure to provide contracted services; requires the Long Island power authority to do the same

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Establishes a reimbursement program for small businesses and residential customers when contracted utility services aren’t delivered; requires LIPA to implement a parallel plan.

REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Bill Summary · S 7567

Summary of S 7567

Overview

S 7567 would establish a reimbursement mechanism for small businesses and residential consumers of certain utilities when contracted services are not provided. The bill also would require the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to implement a similar reimbursement framework. The measure was introduced on April 22, 2025 and referred to the Energy and Telecommunications committee.

  • Bill number: S 7567
  • Title/purpose: Provides a reimbursement to small businesses and residential consumers of certain utilities for failure to provide contracted services; requires the Long Island Power Authority to do the same
  • Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare
  • Status: Referred to Energy and Telecommunications (April 22, 2025)
  • Related actions: Listed as referred to Energy and Telecommunication twice on the same date

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Reimbursement mechanism: The bill would create a process to reimburse small businesses and residential consumers when utilities fail to provide contracted services. Specific eligibility criteria, reimbursement amounts, and procedural steps are not provided in the summary and would be defined in the enacted text.
  • Applicability to LIPA: In addition to other utilities, LIPA would be required to offer a similar reimbursement framework, aligning its practices with the bill’s protections for customers.
  • Scope of “certain utilities”: The bill references “certain utilities” without listing them in the summary; the exact scope would be determined by the bill’s text and definitions.

Note: Detailed definitions, caps, timelines for filing claims, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms are not specified in the provided information.

Affected Parties

  • Small businesses and residential consumers who are customers of the utilities covered by the bill and who experience a failure to receive contracted services.
  • Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) as it would be required to implement a parallel reimbursement program.
  • Utilities providing contracted services may face new administrative obligations and potential cost implications.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Committee action: Referred to the Energy and Telecommunications committee (listed twice on the same date), indicating initial placement for review and consideration.
  • Next steps: If the committee advances the measure, it would move to floor consideration, potential amendments, and vote. The bill would likely undergo public hearings and multiple readings before any final passage.

Related Legislation

  • S 8697 (prior-session)
  • A 2604 (companion)
  • These related bills suggest parallel or companion efforts in the respective houses to address similar protections for utility customers.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Customer protections: The bill aims to provide financial redress to customers when contracted services are not delivered, potentially improving service reliability and accountability.
  • Credit and cost implications for utilities: Implementing reimbursements could create new costs and administrative requirements for utilities, including LIPA.
  • Implementation details needed: The actual effectiveness, fairness, and administrative burden depend on definitions, eligibility rules, caps, and the claims process that would accompany the bill’s enacted provisions.

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

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