NJ A456

Bill

NJ A456

Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.

Introduced
01/14/2020

In Committee
01/14/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would establish a requirement under the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, access to food and other basic necessities was greatly compromised due to the widespread and lengthy power outages throughout the State. This bill would require that newly-constructed grocery stores have the capacity to continue operations if power is lost during an emergency, to help ensure that the public has ready access to food and other basic necessities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a requirement under the State Uniform Construction Code Act that newly-constructed grocery stores, including supermarkets and convenience marts, have automatic standby emergency power generators. The goal is to ensure that grocery stores can continue to operate and provide food and other basic necessities to the public during power outages, as experienced during Hurricane Sandy. The Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, will promulgate rules and regulations to implement this law.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

John Catalano (R)*, Greg McGuckin (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/14/2020)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A456

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A456
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A0500/456_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A0500/456_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/456_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/456_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A620	Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee	Carry Over
S1159	Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Carry Over
S1456	Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Same As

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