S.1855

Requires electric public utilities to establish toll-free telephone number to be used by public for reporting damaged equipment and dangerous vegetation.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1855 mandates electric public utilities to set up a toll-free number for reporting damaged equipment and dangerous vegetation.

New Jersey S1855 requires electric public utilities to establish and maintain a toll-free telephone number for the public to report damaged equipment and dangerous vegetation. The bill defines "dangerous vegetation" as trees or other plants that interfere with the utility's distribution infrastructure. The utility must publish this number on every customer bill and on its website. The act takes effect immediately but remains inoperative for 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Growth Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee