New York S04316 requires phone companies to restore service quickly for customers using medical alert systems or devices that transmit medical data.

New York S04316 amends the public service law to mandate that phone companies develop and implement emergency response plans to ensure prompt restoration of telephone services for customers using medical alert systems or devices that transmit medical data. These companies must submit their plans annually for review and approval by the commission. The plans must include contact information for customers needing medical services, outreach plans, and practice procedures. The commission reviews the plans and notifies the companies of approval or disapproval within 30 days.

New York S04316 requires phone companies to restore service quickly for customers using medical alert systems or devices that transmit medical data.

New York S04316 amends the public service law to mandate that phone companies develop and implement emergency response plans to ensure prompt restoration of telephone services for customers using medical alert systems or devices that transmit medical data. These companies must submit their plans annually for review and approval by the commission. The plans must include contact information for customers needing medical services, outreach plans, and practice procedures. The commission reviews the plans and notifies the companies of approval or disapproval within 30 days.