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NJ S394
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
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Prohibits public utilities from discontinuing electric, gas, water, and sewer service to residential customers solely for nonpayment for 180 days following the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared March 9, 2020
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Requires public utilities to offer deferred payment agreements to delinquent residential customers with repayment periods of at least 48 months
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Protects customers from service disconnection as long as they comply with the terms of their deferred payment agreement
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Extends the same 180-day shutoff protection and 48-month deferred payment option to medical customers who rely on life-sustaining equipment powered by electricity
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Exempts utilities from these restrictions only during public utility emergencies involving conditions that pose potential danger to life, health, or property
Legislative Description
Prohibits public utilities from discontinuing residential electric, gas, water, and sewer service after expiration of coronavirus public health emergency; requires public utilities to implement deferred payment agreements for services.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026