NY A08590

Establishes a priority call system operated by the Public Service Commission for police and fire departments to request emergency utility disconnections from service providers, available 24/7 with authorized employees authorized to direct immediate disconnection.

Requires utility corporations to file annual reports detailing each emergency disconnection request, including dates, circumstances, requesting agency, response actions, and time required to accomplish disconnection, with penalties of $1,000 per day for non-compliance.

Mandates each utility corporation assign at least one service person for every 20,000 people in each local service area to ensure adequate service coverage.

Authorizes the Public Service Commission to require utilities to maintain records and file reports on response times during emergency disconnections and disaster preparedness drills, conduct audits, examine corporate records, and impose fines for failure to implement Commission recommendations.