Prohibits electric, gas, or water public utility service discontinuances to residential customers during certain epidemics.

This bill prohibits electric, gas, and water utilities in New Jersey from cutting off service to residential customers who fail to pay their bills during declared epidemics. The law applies only when the Governor officially declares a public health emergency and state of emergency due to a widespread disease outbreak, with exceptions for urgent safety situations like gas leaks or water contamination. Once the emergency declaration is lifted, utilities may resume normal collection practices, and customers become responsible for any unpaid balances from the epidemic period. The legislation also requires utilities to restore service to any residential customers whose accounts were disconnected before the epidemic began.