New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07109

Introduced
4/1/25  

Caption

Requires corporations and municipalities to notify property owners prior to beginning services that may interfere with a property owner's ability to enjoy, use, or access such property owner's property; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

Summary

Bill S07109 seeks to amend the public service law by requiring gas, electric, water, and other utility corporations, as well as municipalities, to notify property owners before commencing any scheduled service that could interfere with their ability to enjoy or access their property. The notification must include details about the service, expected duration, location, potential road closures, and contact information for the performing entity. Notice must be given between five and thirty days prior to the service start date, with exceptions for emergencies.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would enhance the rights of property owners by ensuring they are informed about utility services that may disrupt their daily lives. It would create a legal obligation for utility providers to communicate effectively with property owners, potentially leading to fewer disputes and complaints regarding service interruptions. The bill also introduces a framework for notification that could standardize practices across various utility companies and municipalities.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S07109 appears to be generally positive, as it aims to protect property owners' rights and improve communication between utility providers and the public. However, there may be concerns regarding the feasibility of compliance for utility companies, particularly in emergency situations where timely service may be critical.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from utility companies regarding the practicality of the notification requirements, especially in urgent situations where immediate service is necessary. Some stakeholders may argue that the bill could lead to delays in essential services, while proponents emphasize the importance of property owner awareness and rights.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A11030

Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

NY S08865

Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

NY S01848

Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

NY A02447

Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

NY S09287

Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or credit or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.

NY S0204

Alien Ownership of Real Property

NY A11243

Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.

NY A09141

Provides that a town may not direct abutting property owners to maintain sidewalks which abut county highways or which are not directly accessible from such owner's property.

NY HB4387

CORP OWNERSHIP PROPERTY

NY AB2742

Property ownership.

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