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NJ A500
NJ A500Requires telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages of longer than 72 hours.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
06/03/2024
06/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages of longer than 72 hours.
AI Summary
This bill requires telecommunications companies, including those providing VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) or IP-enabled services, to provide prorated refunds or bill credits to customers who experience a service interruption of more than 72 hours, except in cases of significant damage to the electric grid. The bill also specifies that customers must notify their provider within 30 days of a service interruption to receive the bill adjustment or credit, subject to any exceptions or limitations set by the Board of Public Utilities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Joe Danielsen (D)*,
Wayne DeAngelo (D)*,
Shama Haider (D),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 06/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A500 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/500_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement ATU 6/3/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/500_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/500_I1.HTM |
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