Assembly passes Jacobson bill limiting estimated utility billing; PSC to adopt model procedures

May 15, 2024

After extended floor questioning about costs and cost‑recovery, the Assembly passed a bill by Assemblymember Jacobson that narrows when utilities may issue estimated bills, directs utilities to submit model procedures to the Public Service Commission within six months, and requires PSC rulemaking by Nov. 1, 2025.

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Assemblymember Jacobson's bill to curb excessive use of estimated utility billing and require a model procedure from utilities cleared the New York State Assembly after extended questioning on cost and recovery mechanisms.

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