S.3847

Requires electric public utilities to provide training, equipment, indemnity, and reimbursement to certain municipal employees for moving and securing detached, above-ground distribution lines impeding vehicular traffic during lengthy power outages.

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3847 requires electric utilities to train and equip municipal employees to handle power lines during outages.

New Jersey S3847 mandates that electric public utilities provide training, equipment, indemnity, and reimbursement to municipal employees for managing detached, above-ground distribution lines that block traffic during extensive power outages. The bill requires utilities to train municipal emergency management coordinators and public works employees to move and secure these lines, ensuring they meet industry standards.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Economic Growth Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee