A 661 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs BPU to study whether State's electric distribution system meets certain standards.

This bill directs New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to study whether the state's electric power grid meets reliability standards within six months. The BPU must assess if electric companies comply with existing safety and maintenance rules, compare New Jersey's grid performance to other states, and evaluate infrastructure resilience during storms. The study will also examine utility pole safety, emergency response efforts, and adherence to national electrical standards. The findings and recommendations will be submitted to the Governor and Legislature. (Procedural bill; summary focuses on mandated study, not policy outcomes.)
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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