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S 4432 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to residential gas service rate discount programs for low-income and senior households

Summary
Relates to residential gas service rate discount programs for low-income and senior households; establishes the residential gas service rate discount for low-income and senior households fund; provides that an eligible household shall pay no more than six percent of such eligible household's total monthly income on gas, oil, kerosene or petroleum services and gas corporations shall offer a discount to ensure such eligible household's gas, oil, kerosene or petroleum bill or payment agreement reflect such discounted price.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes fund to cap utility costs at 6% of income for low-income households, providing direct fiscal support through state budget allocation90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes rate discounts for low-income seniors on gas/oil services, capping energy costs at 6% of income, directly protecting utility consumers per energy policy framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes gas service discounts for low-income households, reducing utility costs to improve housing affordability for vulnerable residents.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Leroy Comrie
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