A2849

Prohibits electric public utilities from billing customers for certain services during service interruptions and requires repair of certain street lights.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2849 prohibits electric public utilities from billing customers for electricity during service interruptions and mandates street light.

New Jersey A2849 amends the state's laws to ensure electric public utilities cannot charge customers for electricity during service interruptions. Additionally, the bill mandates that electric public utilities repair any damaged or defective street lights under their jurisdiction within 10 business days of receiving notice. Until the street light is repaired, the utility cannot charge customers for electricity used by the street light or for any fixed charges.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee