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NJ S2374

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and IP-enabled service providers must provide the same prorated refunds to residential customers for outages exceeding 72 hours

  • 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

  • The Board of Public Utilities is authorized to establish additional exceptions or limitations for VoIP and IP-enabled service provider refunds

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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