NY A07589

Requires utility companies to reimburse residential customers for food spoiled due to lack of refrigeration during outages lasting 72 or more consecutive hours, with reimbursement capped at $235 for itemized lists or $540 for proof of loss claims.

Mandates reimbursement for prescription medications spoiled due to lack of refrigeration, limited to the actual loss amount, with customers required to submit itemized lists and proof of loss within 14 days.

Requires utility companies to reimburse small business customers for spoiled food due to lack of refrigeration, capped at $10,700, with itemized lists and proof of loss required within 14 days.

Requires all reimbursements to be paid within 30 days of receiving required documentation from customers.

Directs the Department of Public Service to establish rules and regulations defining "widespread prolonged outage," "small business customer," and "proof of loss" to implement the requirement.