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This bill creates a new disorderly persons offense for individuals who, for the purpose of gaining access to a residence, purport to be a public utility employee but do not possess the required identification documents or authority to access the property. The bill aims to enhance public confidence and security by addressing situations where individuals falsely claim to be public utility workers to deceive residents and gain entry, even without using a fake badge. The goal is to deter this type of deception and protect homeowners from potential threats, as seen in a recent incident in New Jersey where an individual falsely claimed to be a utility worker and gained access to a residence.

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