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NJ A5079

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Egan

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates electrical linemen and utility workers as "first responders" during weather-related states of emergency declared by the Governor or President of the United States

  • Authorizes the Division of State Police to issue special vehicle decals for first responder electrical linemen and utility workers to use while restoring electrical or water service during emergencies

  • Provides civil liability immunity for first responder electrical linemen and utility workers for good faith acts or omissions during weather-related emergencies, excluding willful, wanton, or grossly negligent conduct and negligent motor vehicle operation

  • Requires 911 public safety answering points to be capable of dispatching requests for electric or water utility services to first responder linemen and utility workers during declared weather emergencies

  • Imposes a $100 fine for failing to return special decals within 30 days after no longer being employed for emergency service, and up to $1,000 fine for false statements or misuse of the decals

Legislative Description

Concerns electrical linemen and associated building trades during weather-related states of emergency.

Appropriations

Last Action

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/12/2025
Telecommunications and Utilities12/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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