NJ S2806

Electric public utilities must reimburse residential customers for spoiled food (up to $500) and compromised medication (full cost) when outages exceed 72 consecutive hours after a major event such as storms, floods, heat waves, or earthquakes

Reimbursement requests over $250 for food or over $500 for medication require an itemized list and proof of purchase including receipts

Utilities must develop an online reimbursement application system within 90 days of the law's effective date and process claims within 30 days of receipt

Reimbursement costs cannot be passed on to ratepayers—utilities must absorb these expenses

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will establish claim forms and adopt implementing regulations