Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans; provides that utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations and cable television companies shall create discount programs that provide a 10 percent discount to veterans; defines terms.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A4104, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Public Service Law.

Committee

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · New York State Senate, Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To provide a discount for veterans in the state of New York for such persons' utility bills.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsFeb 11, 2025Result: passed
(8) (1) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Lea Webb, Leroy Comrie and 5 more on Agora

Democratic7

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

Assistance in meeting the rising cost of utility rates is essential for veterans who face special difficulty in meeting the financial demands. The recent bill surges on customer utility bills due to supply side limits left many with bills 4 times higher than expected. A 13% discount would provide some relief to veterans. Utility rate increases currently take up a considerable amount of low income individuals' income, especially our veterans who are living on fixed income. While supply costs and weather-related increases in energy use are extracur- ricular elements, utility companies can use the billing process as a tool to mitigate future supply cost volatility for our most vulnerable customers.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Feb 24, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 12, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (3 earlier events)

Feb 11, 2025
1ST Report CAL.336
1ST REPORT CAL.336
NY Senate
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate

About this record

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