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NY S09321
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Establishes uniform definitions for utility service protections: "medical emergency" (documented risk from service loss), "life-support equipment" (devices necessary to sustain life), and "elderly, blind or disabled" (households with members over 62 or with disabilities)
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Requires utility corporations to use standardized applications and customer account coding systems for medical emergency, life-support equipment, and elderly/blind/disabled designations
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Mandates utilities accept protection applications via multiple channels (email, mail, online portal, fax, in-person) and process them within five business days, with automatic approval if deadline is missed
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Prohibits utilities from requiring detailed medical records or financial documentation for initial 30-day medical emergency protection, limiting information requests to confirmation of medical necessity
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Requires annual utility reporting to the Public Service Commission on application and approval/denial statistics, with public reports due starting July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishes uniform definitions, standardized procedures, and uniform applications or forms, for determining a medical emergency, life-support equipment and designation of elderly, blind and disabled customers protected from termination of utility services.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
2/27/2026