A3230

Requires electric public utilities to disseminate through social media and text message certain information during power outages.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3230 mandates electric public utilities to share power outage information via social media and text messages.

New Jersey A3230 requires electric public utilities to create a plan for disseminating information about warming centers, electronic device charging stations, and potable water and ice availability during power outages. This information must be shared through the utility's social media accounts and text message services. The Office of Emergency Management, Division of State Police, and other state, county, or municipal entities can also share this information on their platforms. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee