Requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to disseminate outage information to customers through autodialed telephone call, text message, and electronic mail alert service.
This bill requires electric, gas, and water utilities in New Jersey to automatically notify customers about service outages via phone calls, texts, or emails using contact details on file. Utilities must share outage location, estimated duration, emergency contacts, and updates as the situation develops. It specifically excludes outages caused by unpaid bills. The law applies directly to customers affected by unexpected service disruptions beyond the utility's control.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
P
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
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