Requires electric public utility to reimburse residential customer for cost of food and prescription medicine spoiled or compromised as a result of sustained electric service outage.

This bill (A771) requires New Jersey electric utilities to reimburse residential customers for food and prescription medicine spoiled due to sustained power outages lasting over 48 hours. Customers may claim up to $500 for spoiled food (with proof like receipts) or up to $1,000 for compromised medicine (with pharmacy documentation). Utilities must create an online reimbursement system within 90 days of the law's effective date, processing claims within 30 days of receipt. The bill applies specifically to outages caused by major events like storms or natural disasters, as defined in the legislation.