Requires the public service commission to consider the economic impact of utility rates and charges

Summary

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To require consideration of the economic impact of increased rates or charges on consumers and the areas affected by the increases.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

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.

Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A2400, the matching Assembly bill.

  Voted yes (60)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

  See member positions for the vote on Jun 4, 2026 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateFeb 5, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (53)Voted no (6)Voted present (0)Absent (4)

  See member positions for the vote on Feb 5, 2026 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications

  Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsJan 27, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (20)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 27, 2026 (Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications)

• Vote: Committee vote · Rules

  Senate RulesJan 12, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (20)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 12, 2026 (Committee vote · Rules)

• Vote: Committee vote · Rules

  Senate RulesJan 27, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (20)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 27, 2025 (Committee vote · Rules)

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJan 27, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (54)Voted no (6)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 27, 2025 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications

  Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsJan 21, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (9)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 21, 2025 (Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications)

Full history

1. Jun 4, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED SENATE

   NY Senate

2. Jun 4, 2026

   Returned to Assembly

   RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

   NY Senate

3. May 6, 2026

   3RD Reading CAL.141

   3RD READING CAL.141

   NY Senate

4. May 6, 2026

   Substituted

   SUBSTITUTED BY A2400A

   NY Senate

5. Apr 27, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   DELIVERED TO SENATE

   NY Assembly