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NJ S1696
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Parker Space
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AI Summary
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Electric public utilities in New Jersey must establish and maintain a toll-free telephone number for the public to report broken or damaged distribution infrastructure and dangerous vegetation threatening utility equipment.
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"Dangerous vegetation" is defined as trees or other vegetation that touches or interferes with utility distribution infrastructure such as wires, lines, poles, and related equipment.
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Utilities must publish the toll-free number and its purpose on every customer bill and prominently on their website homepage.
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The bill applies only to investor-owned electric utilities operating distribution systems in New Jersey, not individual customer service lines.
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The law takes effect immediately but remains inoperative for 60 days following enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires electric public utilities to establish toll-free telephone number to be used by public for reporting damaged equipment and dangerous vegetation.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026