New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1846: Requires utility companies to reimburse consumers in the event of a prolonged power outage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1846 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires utility companies to reimburse consumers in the event of a prolonged power outage. Primary sponsor: Leroy Comrie (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Comrie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.337
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS