New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 1846
Requires utility companies to reimburse consumers in the event of a prolonged power outage
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Leroy Comrie (Democratic)
Cosponsors (4)
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
- Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
- Peter Oberacker (Republican/Conservative)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 8:12 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 Senate | Energy And Telecommunications Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Jun 13, 2025 · Senate
COMMITTED TO RULES - Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.337 - Jan 14, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS