Requires electric public utilities to provide training, equipment, indemnity, and reimbursement to certain municipal employees for moving and securing detached, above-ground distribution lines impeding vehicular traffic during lengthy power outages.

This bill requires electric public utilities in New Jersey to provide training, equipment, legal protection, and partial wage reimbursement to municipal employees who help move and secure downed power lines during major emergencies like storms or natural disasters. It applies specifically to municipal emergency management coordinators and public works staff in areas where power lines block traffic after lengthy outages. Utilities must submit emergency response plans to the Board of Public Utilities for approval, and the law includes a 60-day delay before it becomes active to allow for preparation. The bill ensures that municipalities are financially protected and compensated for their efforts in clearing hazardous debris from roads during power outages.