S 8535 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes reduced residential rates for electric and natural gas service to furloughed or non-pay federal workers

S 8535 establishes reduced electricity and natural gas rates for federal workers who are furloughed or designated as "non-pay" due to a government funding gap. The Public Service Commission must create eligibility rules requiring proof of furlough status and ensure rate cuts don't unfairly burden other customers. Utilities must inform eligible customers through bill inserts, websites, and service initiation, and report on program usage. The program takes effect within 30 days and expires one year after enactment.
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Introduced Oct 20, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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