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NJ S2374
Bill
Status
1/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Telecommunications companies must provide prorated bill adjustments or credits to customers experiencing service outages lasting more than 72 hours, with no action required by the customer to receive the refund
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Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and IP-enabled service providers must provide the same prorated refunds to residential customers for outages exceeding 72 hours
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VoIP and IP-enabled service providers are exempt from the refund requirement when service interruptions occur during events that cause significant damage to the electric grid
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The Board of Public Utilities is authorized to establish additional exceptions or limitations for VoIP and IP-enabled service provider refunds
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The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages of longer than 72 hours.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/29/2024