S 92 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.

This bill requires all newly-constructed grocery stores (including supermarkets and convenience stores) to install automatic standby generators. The generators must provide enough power to keep the store operating during power outages, allowing it to sell food and basic necessities during normal business hours. The requirement applies only to new construction - existing stores are not affected - and the Department of Community Affairs will create rules for generator maintenance and testing. The goal is to ensure continued access to essential goods during emergencies like power outages, inspired by disruptions seen after Hurricane Sandy.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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