Loading chat...
NY S08879
Bill
Status
8/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Carlucci
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires utility companies to reimburse residential customers for food spoiled during power outages lasting 72 consecutive hours or more, capped at $225 for itemized lists or full amount for itemized receipts.
-
Mandates utility companies reimburse customers for refrigeration-dependent medications lost during qualifying outages, with proof required via pharmacy label, receipt, or prescribing physician letter.
-
Requires utility companies to reimburse local business owners for spoiled food up to $500 for itemized lists or up to $10,200 for itemized receipts.
-
Imposes a minimum fine of $1,000 on utility companies that fail to provide reimbursement within 14 days of receiving proof of loss from customers.
-
Takes effect 120 days after becoming law; customers must submit itemized lists or proof of purchase within 14 days of the outage.
Legislative Description
Requires utility companies to reimburse consumers for spoilage of food and medication due to the lack of refrigeration in the event of a power outage lasting seventy-two hours or more; imposes a fine of no less than one thousand dollars.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/7/2020