A 1290 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires electric public utility to reimburse residential or commercial customer for cost of certain spoiled items resulting from service outage more than 48 hours after end of storm.

This bill requires New Jersey electric utilities to reimburse residential customers for up to $540 in spoiled food or prescription medicine, and commercial customers for up to $10,700 in spoiled perishable goods, due to power outages lasting more than 48 hours after a storm. Customers must submit itemized lists and proof of loss (like receipts or photos) to apply for reimbursement through an online system utilities must create within 90 days. Utilities must also provide free ice and water at centralized locations during outages to help prevent spoilage. Reimbursement costs cannot be added to customer bills, ensuring utilities cover these expenses directly. The bill applies to all electric utilities serving residential or commercial customers in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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