S.2806

Requires electric utilities to reimburse customers for spoiled food and medicine due to lengthy outages.

Requires electric public utilities to reimburse customers for spoiled food and medicine due to lengthy outages following major events. Customers can claim up to $500 for spoiled food and the full cost of spoiled medicine. Customers must provide an itemized list and proof of purchase for claims over $250 for food and $500 for medicine. Utilities must implement an online reimbursement system within 90 days of the bill's effective date. Reimbursements must be processed within 30 days of a claim. Costs incurred by utilities under this bill are not recoverable from ratepayers.