FL H1321

The Public Service Commission must ensure public utilities prioritize restoration of power services to critical medical facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, during emergencies.

All health care facilities providing overnight care must have an operational generator onsite by January 1, 2019.

Facilities must maintain a fuel supply sufficient to operate the generator for a minimum of 96 hours during a power outage.

The generator must provide enough electricity to maintain day-to-day living conditions throughout the entire facility.