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Enacts the "utility billing integrity act" to establish utility billing integrity and consumer protections through anomaly detection, advanced data analytics and the usage of artificial intelligence; requires every utility to implement and maintain a billing integrity program utilizing anomaly…
The Utility Billing Integrity Act mandates utilities to implement and maintain anomaly detection systems to ensure accurate billing for all residential utility bills and protect consumers.
If you operate a utility in New York, you must implement an AI-based billing integrity program by April 1, 2027, or face penalties for non-compliance.
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What This Means
The Utility Billing Integrity Act aims to enhance consumer protections in utility billing through the use of anomaly detection systems. This legislation affects all residential utility bills in New York, ensuring that customers are notified of any billing anomalies promptly.
Key Provisions
- Utilities must implement and maintain anomaly detection systems for billing.
- Anomaly detection systems must review all residential utility bills prior to issuance.
- Customers must be notified of billing anomalies.
Latest Legislative Action
referred to energy
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Blumencranz R | Sponsor | HD-015 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: All utilities in New York
Deadline: By April 1, 2027
Penalty: Penalties for non-compliance may be imposed by the commission
Who: Utilities
Deadline: Immediately upon detection
Penalty: Potential penalties for failing to notify customers
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