NY S01846

Requires utility companies to reimburse residential customers for spoiled food during power outages lasting 72+ consecutive hours, up to $235 with an itemized list or up to $540 with proof of loss

Mandates reimbursement for spoiled refrigerated prescription medications at actual loss value for residential customers who provide itemized list and proof of loss

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 issue reimbursement 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"