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NJ S380

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Steinhardt

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public utilities providing electric, gas, sewer, or water service must respond to and resolve customer complaints arising from non-elective work performed by third-party contractors
  • Utilities must assume liability for property damage caused by third-party contractor work, unless pre-existing contracts expressly provide otherwise
  • Each utility must establish an internal documentation process for complaints, including customer information, incident facts, all communications, and final resolution
  • Utilities may still enter indemnification or contribution agreements with their third-party contractors
  • The law does not apply to elective work or services that customers specifically requested from contractors

Legislative Description

Requires public utilities to assume liability for certain work performed by third-party contractors.

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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