S 2741 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires electric public utility to reimburse customer for cost of spoiled food and prescription medicine resulting from service outage more than 48 hours after end of storm.

This bill requires New Jersey electric utilities to reimburse residential customers for spoiled food and prescription medicine when power outages last more than 48 hours after a major storm. Customers must submit an itemized list and proof of loss (like receipts) to claim reimbursement for actual costs. Utilities must create an online system within 90 days for customers to apply for these reimbursements. The policy directly affects homeowners and renters who experience prolonged outages causing refrigeration loss.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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