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NJ S2387
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- Electric public utilities in New Jersey would be required to prioritize service restoration to age-restricted communities (developments for residents 55 years or older) after major events causing sustained power outages
- A "sustained interruption" is defined as power loss lasting more than 48 consecutive hours after a major event such as hurricanes, ice storms, tornadoes, floods, or terrorist attacks
- Utilities must annually request information from residential customers about whether they live in an age-restricted community and designate those who respond affirmatively as eligible for priority restoration
- Priority restoration to age-restricted communities cannot divert efforts from restoring service where needed to maintain overall public safety
- The Board of Public Utilities would adopt implementing regulations, with the law taking effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires electric public utilities to provide priority service restoration to age-restricted communities after major events.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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