Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building in New York.

Highlights:

• Requires that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building in New York (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the commission shall require applicants for gas service to such building to pay or agree in writing to pay material and installation costs relating to the pipe or other facilities to be installed to enable service to the applicant in New York (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building in New York.

Highlights:

• Requires that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building in New York (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the commission shall require applicants for gas service to such building to pay or agree in writing to pay material and installation costs relating to the pipe or other facilities to be installed to enable service to the applicant in New York (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text