A669

Requires electric public utility to reimburse residential customer for cost of food and prescription medicine spoiled or compromised as a result of sustained electric service outage.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A669 requires electric public utilities to reimburse residential customers for spoiled food and compromised prescription medicine due to.

New Jersey A669 mandates that electric public utilities reimburse residential customers for the cost of food and prescription medicine that spoil or are compromised as a result of sustained power outages. Customers can claim up to $500 for spoiled food and up to $1,000 for compromised prescription medicine. To request reimbursement, customers must provide an itemized list of losses and proof of loss, such as receipts or photographs.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee