Concerns electrical linemen and associated building trades during weather-related states of emergency.
This bill designates electrical linemen and utility workers as "first responder" personnel during weather-related emergencies declared by the Governor or President. It creates special decals for their vehicles to identify them while restoring power or water service, requiring decals to be displayed only during emergencies and removed afterward. The bill also provides civil liability protection for these workers acting in good faith during emergencies, excluding cases of willful or gross negligence. These provisions apply directly to utility workers and require public safety centers to dispatch them during declared weather emergencies.
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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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Party
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P
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
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Kevin Egan
DDemocratic
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Mitchelle Drulis
DDemocratic
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