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A 1299

Relates to civil penalties on certain public utility companies, corporations or persons and the officers, agents and employees thereof

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz and 7 co-sponsors

Imposes civil penalties on public utility companies and their officers, agents, and employees to ensure accountability and deter violations.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 1299

Bill Summary: A 1299 (New York Assembly)

Overview

A 1299 is an introduced New York Assembly bill, currently status “REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS.” The bill focuses on civil penalties related to certain public utility companies, corporations, or persons, and extends to the officers, agents, and employees of those entities.

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz
  • Cosponsors: Jonathan Jacobson, Jo Anne Simon, Rebecca Seawright, Steven Otis, Steve Stern, Al Taylor, David Weprin
  • Related companion bills: S 2301 (companion)
  • Related/preceding actions: Prior-session related bills include A 10995, A 2469, and A 1741

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to address violations by public utility entities and certain affiliated persons by establishing civil penalties. It aims to ensure accountability by extending potential penalties to both corporate entities and the individual officers, agents, and employees involved.

  • Core aim: Impose civil penalties for specified violations by public utility companies, corporations or persons and by their officers, agents, and employees.
  • Policy objective: Strengthen enforcement mechanisms to deter non-compliance and protect public interest in the utilities sector.

Key Provisions (High-Level)

Note: The exact statutory language is not provided here; the following reflects the bill’s stated focus.

  • Scope of penalties: Civil penalties applicable to certain public utility companies, corporations or persons.
  • Personal accountability: Penalties extend to officers, agents, and employees of the relevant entities.
  • Enforcement context: The penalties would be administered within the framework of the Public Utility or relevant regulatory statutes overseen by the applicable state authorities (as implied by the bill’s title and committee referral).
  • Relation to existing law: The bill works within the existing regulatory framework governing public utilities and corporate conduct.

Affected Parties

  • Public utility companies and the corporations or persons associated with them.
  • Officers, agents, and employees of the affected entities.
  • Potentially, the state regulatory bodies responsible for enforcing civil penalties (implied by the enforcement mechanism).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Current action: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
  • Legislative path: Has a companion bill in the Senate (S 2301); reflects similar proposals across sessions (A 10995, A 2469, A 1741 in prior sessions).

Related Legislation

  • Companion: S 2301 (Senate)
  • Prior-session measures: A 10995, A 2469, A 1741 (previous attempts or related proposals)

Potential Impact (General Considerations)

  • Deterrence and compliance: Could enhance deterrence against violations by utility entities and individuals.
  • Compliance costs: May increase compliance obligations and potential penalties for affected entities.
  • Regulatory enforcement: Strengthens tools available to state regulators in overseeing public utilities.

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

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