Directs the power authority of the state of New York to make low-cost power and energy services available to providers of services for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
STATE OF NEW YORK
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IN ASSEMBLY
February 12, 2026
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Introduced by M. of A. KAY -- read once and referred to the Committee on
Energy
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to making low-
cost power and energy services available to providers of services for
individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-bly, do enact as follows:
1 Section 1. Section 1005 of the public authorities law is amended by
2 adding a new subdivision 15-a to read as follows:
3 15-a. To make available low-cost power and energy services to provid-
4 ers of services as defined in section 1.03 of the mental hygiene law, to
5 nonprofit organizations, facilities, or programs providing services for
6 individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities,
7 provided such power and energy services are used directly and exclusive-
8 ly for the conduct of such services and operations within the state of
9 New York. The authority shall establish criteria for eligibility and
10 may require evidence demonstrating that the receipt of such low-cost
11 power and energy services will result in demonstrable benefits including
12 cost savings, reinvestment in services, or enhanced access to care.
13 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14634-01-6
