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NY A 3978

in committee

Allows customers to decline the installation of smart meters

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 3978 pass?

Not yet. NY A 3978 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO ENERGY

What is NY A 3978 about?

Enacts the "consumer utility meter choice protection act"; allows customers to decline the installation of smart meters without being liable for fees.

Who sponsors NY A 3978?

Angelo Santabarbara is the primary sponsor of NY A 3978, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Enacts the "consumer utility meter choice protection act"; allows customers to decline the installation of smart meters without being liable for fees.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO ENERGY
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Angelo Santabarbaraprimary
  • Marianne Buttenschoncosponsor
  • Edward Racosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-30

    REFERRED TO ENERGY

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO ENERGY

    referral-committee

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Attribution

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