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NJ S2670
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
- Prohibits electric, gas, and water utilities from discontinuing service to residential customers for nonpayment during a Governor-declared epidemic emergency in New Jersey
- Requires utilities to resume service as soon as practicable during an epidemic for customers whose service was previously disconnected, if they remain at the same residence
- Protection applies only during periods when the Governor has declared both a public health emergency and state of emergency due to an epidemic of "unusual virulence"
- Residential customers remain liable for unpaid utility bills accumulated during the epidemic once the Governor declares the emergency has ended
- Exception allows service discontinuation during a "public utility emergency" involving immediate danger to life, health, or property
Legislative Description
Prohibits electric, gas, or water public utility service discontinuances to residential customers during certain epidemics.
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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