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NY S08892
Bill
Status
8/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kaplan
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AI Summary
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Requires electric corporations to restore power to police departments, fire departments, and ambulance services within 24 hours of service interruption or provide an alternate generated power source.
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Prohibits electric corporations from increasing charges to ratepayers to cover costs incurred from compliance with the emergency services prioritization requirement.
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Defines "alternate generated power source" as electric generating equipment capable of powering life safety systems and basic operations of police departments, fire departments, or ambulance services.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires electric corporations to prioritize restoring services to police departments, fire departments, and ambulance services, when such services are interrupted; prohibits such corporations from charging rate payers a higher rate for extra costs incurred due to prioritizing such services.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/11/2020