Requires electric distribution lines to be located underground in areas affected by severe weather or natural disasters.

This bill requires electric utilities in New Jersey to place new or repaired distribution power lines underground in areas hit by major disasters like hurricanes, floods, or severe storms that cause widespread outages (affecting 10% of customers or triggering a state emergency). It applies to lines installed after the bill takes effect or rebuilt after disaster damage, but only where the Board of Public Utilities determines it is "feasible" after considering engineering, permits, and utility needs. The Board must create specific standards for this requirement, balancing safety and practicality. This directly affects electric utilities and residents in disaster-prone areas by changing how power infrastructure is rebuilt post-crisis.