NY S08426

Allows residential customers to use temporary emergency suppliers for liquefied petroleum gas (propane) deliveries during qualifying emergencies when their regular supplier cannot deliver within 24 hours.

Defines qualifying emergencies as federal, state, or local emergency declarations, waivers from hours-of-operations limitations, or severe weather that threatens imminent danger to persons or property due to insufficient heating fuel.

Prohibits temporary emergency suppliers and regular suppliers from charging penalties or additional fees beyond standard filling and delivery charges when emergency deliveries occur.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Markets to develop a "propane consumer bill of rights" that regular suppliers must provide to customers at contract execution and annually thereafter, including rights to purchase from temporary suppliers during emergencies.

Takes effect 120 days after enactment, except provisions apply immediately upon declaration of a qualifying emergency, with the commissioner required to develop implementing regulations addressing inspection, testing, and liability insurance requirements.