NY S08304

Requires the Public Service Commission to establish a priority call system available 24/7 for police and fire departments to request emergency utility disconnections, with access to authorized employees who can direct immediate disconnection

Mandates utility corporations establish their own priority call systems in accordance with Commission regulations and file annual reports detailing dates, circumstances, requesters, responses, and response times for each emergency disconnection request, with penalties of $1,000 per day for non-compliance

Requires utility corporations to assign a minimum of one service person for every 20,000 people in each local service area to ensure adequate service coverage

Grants the Public Service Commission authority to require utilities to maintain records and file reports on response times during emergency situations and disaster preparedness drills, conduct audits, examine corporation records, and impose fines for failure to implement Commission recommendations

Takes effect immediately upon enactment