New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10422

Introduced
3/5/26  

Caption

Requires that any sanction or civil penalty imposed by the public service commission be returned to the rate payers by means of a direct bill credit, as soon as practically feasible or no later than ninety days.

Impact

If enacted, A10422 would significantly alter how penalties collected by the Public Service Commission are handled. Historically, this revenue would have been paid into the state treasury and could be allocated for various state expenses. However, the new stipulations would enforce a direct return of these funds to the consumer, potentially enhancing the financial transparency and accountability of the Commission. It is expected that this could foster greater trust between the Commission and the public, as ratepayers would have a clearer understanding of the compensation mechanisms related to regulatory penalties.

Summary

A10422 is a legislative bill that mandates any sanctions or civil penalties imposed by the New York Public Service Commission to be returned to ratepayers. The bill specifies that these funds must be credited back to the ratepayers through direct bill credits, with a requirement for this to occur as soon as practically feasible, but no later than ninety days after such penalties are imposed. This measure aims to ensure that financial penalties benefit the citizens rather than simply augmenting the state treasury.

Contention

While the bill has clear benefits for ratepayers, its introduction may also evoke debate among legislators and stakeholders. Supporters argue that returning penalties directly to consumers is a fair approach, promoting responsible governance from utility providers. On the other hand, critics may raise concerns about the implications for the Commission's budget and operations, specifically regarding how such a shift in funds may impact regulatory enforcement and oversight capabilities. Additionally, there may be discussions about whether this policy could deter the Commission from imposing penalties when necessary, due to an enhanced financial burden on its operations.

Companion Bills

NY S08908

Same As Requires that any sanction or civil penalty imposed by the public service commission be returned to the rate payers by means of a direct bill credit, as soon as practically feasible or no later than ninety days.

Previously Filed As

NY S08908

Requires that any sanction or civil penalty imposed by the public service commission be returned to the rate payers by means of a direct bill credit, as soon as practically feasible or no later than ninety days.

NY A07951

Requires state agencies to expend funds no later than ninety days after receipt of a certificate of approval from the director of the budget; reduces the budget of an agency that violates such requirement for the upcoming fiscal year by 1% of the amount of the late award.

NY A10780

Establishes civil penalties for a propane company's improper denial of propane service to consumers located in such propane company's designated service territory; provides for enforcement of such penalties by the department of public service and the office of the attorney general; directs that such civil penalties be deposited into the New York state general fund.

NY S10088

Relates to the docketing of judgments imposing civil penalties for the violation of certain requirements imposed by the zoning resolution of the city of New York; makes other technical changes.

NY A11187

Relates to the docketing of judgments imposing civil penalties for the violation of certain requirements imposed by the zoning resolution of the city of New York; makes other technical changes.

NY A08174

Relates to the members of the public service commission; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission; requires that new appointments ensure that commissioners represent certain areas of education and training.

NY A11178

Authorizes distinctive license plates for women veterans; directs that excess service charges collected be used to support programs that support women veterans at the direction of the commissioner of veterans' services.

NY A10861

Authorizes the bureau of funeral directing, under the direction of the commissioner of health to investigate claims brought against any person, firm or corporation relating to moneys paid in connection with agreements for funeral merchandise or services; provides that the bureau of funeral directing has the legal authority to investigate and, after due process, levy fines and sanctions on any unlicensed individuals and/or unregistered entities that are falsely acting as or representing themselves to be licensed and/or registered funeral directors and/or funeral firms in violation of the public health law.

NY S09233

Authorizes the bureau of funeral directing, under the direction of the commissioner of health to investigate claims brought against any person, firm or corporation relating to moneys paid in connection with agreements for funeral merchandise or services; provides that the bureau of funeral directing has the legal authority to investigate and, after due process, levy fines and sanctions on any unlicensed individuals and/or unregistered entities that are falsely acting as or representing themselves to be licensed and/or registered funeral directors and/or funeral firms in violation of the public health law.

NY A09322

Directs the state civil service commission to amend the sick leave accrual rates for state employees designated managerial or confidential to be credited with sick leave at the rate of 13 days per year.

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