States / New York / S 9980

S 9980 Amended

Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires

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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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Last action
May 19, 2026 — PRINT NUMBER 9980A
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
39 · Low