"Joe Piscopo Utility Emergency Call Center Act of 2025"; requires percentage of electric and gas public utilities' emergency call centers to be located within NJ.
This bill requires electric and gas public utilities operating in New Jersey to maintain 40% of their emergency call center operations within the state. It directly affects all electric and gas utilities that serve New Jersey customers, mandating that a significant portion of their emergency call handling stays in-state. The key provision sets a specific percentage (40%) for call center locations, ensuring faster local response during outages or emergencies. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment, as specified in the bill text.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Bob Auth
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