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NJ S1805
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Electric utilities must reimburse residential customers for spoiled food (up to $500) and compromised medication (full cost) when power outages last more than 72 consecutive hours after a major event such as a storm, flood, or terrorist attack
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Reimbursement requests over $250 for food or over $500 for medication require customers to submit itemized lists and proof of purchase with receipts
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Utilities must develop online reimbursement application systems within 90 days of the law's effective date and process customer claims within 30 days of receipt
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Reimbursement costs cannot be passed on to ratepayers; utilities must absorb these expenses
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The Board of Public Utilities will establish rules and determine the form and manner for reimbursement applications
Legislative Description
Requires electric public utility to reimburse customers for up to $500 for spoiled food and full cost of spoiled medicine resulting from lengthy service outage following major event.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/9/2024