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NY A10991
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nader Sayegh
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Service Law Section 66(21)(a)(iii) to define medical needs for essential electricity with specific equipment examples
- Specifies covered medical equipment including apnea monitors, respirators, hemodialysis machines, IV feeding machines, oxygen concentrators, and suction machines
- Expands definition to include any medical equipment necessary for individuals whose health conditions would be significantly triggered or exacerbated by power loss
- Requires utility companies to identify and conduct outreach to customers who have documented their need for essential electricity for medical purposes
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Defines medical needs for essential electricity as including but not limited to, apnea monitors for infants, cuirass respirators, hemodialysis machines, IV feeding machines, IV medical infusion machines, oxygen concentrators, positive pressure respirators, respirator/ventilators, rocking bed respirators, suction machines, tank type respirators, as well as any medical equipment or equipment necessary for an individual whose diagnosis is likely to be significantly triggered or significantly exacerbated by a continued loss of power that will adversely impact that individual's health.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
9/9/2020
Committee Referrals
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions9/9/2020
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