Requires electric public utility to reimburse customers for up to $500 for spoiled food and full cost of spoiled medicine resulting from lengthy service outage following major event.
This bill requires electric utilities in New Jersey to reimburse residential customers up to $500 for spoiled food and the full cost of spoiled medicine when service outages last more than 72 hours after a major event like a storm or natural disaster. Utilities must establish an online application system within 90 days of the bill's effective date and process reimbursement requests within 30 days of receipt. The costs incurred by utilities for these reimbursements cannot be passed on to customers through rate increases. Customers must provide itemized receipts and purchase lists for claims exceeding $250 for food or $500 for medication.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
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