Permits public utilities to lease equipment from National Guard in event of emergency.

This New Jersey bill (A 254) allows public utilities (like power and water companies) to lease National Guard equipment for up to 48 hours after a disaster, such as a storm, to repair damage. The state must create and publish a list of available National Guard equipment that can be leased, subject to federal law. Utilities can access this equipment quickly during emergencies to restore services, with the Adjutant General responsible for creating the leasing rules. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.