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NY A04232
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
- Requires utility companies to reimburse residential customers for spoiled food during outages lasting 72+ consecutive hours, up to $235 with an itemized list or up to $540 with proof of loss
- Mandates reimbursement for spoiled prescription medications requiring refrigeration, covering the full actual cost of lost perishable medications
- Requires reimbursement to small business customers for spoiled food up to $10,700 with itemized list and proof of loss
- Customers must submit claims within 14 days of the outage, and utility companies must process reimbursements within 30 days of receiving documentation
- Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with the Department of Public Service required to define "widespread prolonged outage," "small business customer," and "proof of loss"
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.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy1/31/2025
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