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NJ S491
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Owen Henry
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AI Summary
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Public utilities must provide daily updates to the mayor and municipal clerk (or authorized designee) of any municipality where service work is being performed, from start date to end date of the work
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Daily update requirements apply to both routine service work and emergency response situations, including natural or man-made disasters
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The Board of Public Utilities will determine the specific form and manner of daily updates and must adopt implementing rules and regulations
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Special rules must be established for emergency situations affecting electric service to municipal buildings
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The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment in New Jersey's 222nd Legislature (2026 session)
Legislative Description
Requires public utility to provide daily updates to municipalities concerning public utility service work.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026