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NJ S507

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Telecommunications companies must provide prorated bill adjustments or refunds to customers experiencing service outages lasting more than 24 hours
  • Applies to local exchange telecommunications companies, traditional telephone public utilities, VoIP services, and IP-enabled services
  • Refunds must be automatic—companies cannot require customers to take any action to receive the credit
  • The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities would enforce these requirements
  • Amends existing state telecommunications laws (P.L.1991, c.428 and P.L.2007, c.195) to add these consumer protections

Legislative Description

Requires telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages of longer than 24 hours.

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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