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A00168Introduced in the Assembly

Relates to requiring the establishment of automatic payment plans; requires utility companies headquartered in New York to establish a statewide program to provide eligible participants with affordable payment plans.

IntroducedAssembly Ways and Means

Introduced by Brian Cunningham, District 43

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Relates to requiring the establishment of automatic payment plans; requires utility companies headquartered in New York to establish a statewide program to provide eligible participants with affordable payment plans.

Where it stands

referred to ways and means

January 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

AssemblyStage: Assembly Energy Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 6, 2025

12

Yes

4

No

1

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Bill history

  1. referred to energy

  2. amend and recommit to energy

  3. print number 168a

  4. reported referred to ways and means

  5. referred to ways and means

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