Directs public utility to reimburse municipality for police services required for safe completion of public utility project no later than 60 days after municipality submits bill to public utility.

This bill (A 596) requires public utilities to reimburse municipalities for police costs incurred during utility projects within 60 days of the municipality submitting a bill. It directly affects municipalities (which provide police services for safety during projects) and public utilities (which must pay the costs). Key provisions include pausing the 60-day timeline during negotiations, prohibiting reimbursement costs from being passed to ratepayers, and allowing attorney fees in related lawsuits. The bill ensures municipalities aren’t financially burdened for safety services during infrastructure work.