A10763 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.

Title
Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires
Type
New York State Assembly bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2026-06-01
In committee
Rules
Introduced
2026-04-01
Active version
A10763A
Same as
S9980
Law section
Public Service Law

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Heard in committee

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