NY S04316

Requires telephone corporations, including internet and cell phone providers, to develop emergency response plans ensuring prompt restoration of service for customers who rely on medical alert systems or devices that transmit medical data to physicians

Mandates annual submission of emergency response plans to the Public Service Commission by December 15th, with the commission required to approve or disapprove within 30 days

Obligates phone companies to annually mail notification forms to all residences and provide an easily accessible website link allowing customers to voluntarily register their need for service due to life-threatening medical conditions

Requires phone companies to maintain a current list of registered medical-needs customers, adding new registrants within 3 business days, and include this list in their emergency response plans

Prohibits telephone corporations from assigning or transferring their obligations under this section to another entity without prior written consent from the commission; takes effect 180 days after becoming law