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NJ S2710
NJ S2710Requires electric public utilities and gas public utilities to implement or maintain public utility warranty programs that cover full cost to repair or replace covered appliances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires electric public utilities and gas public utilities to implement or maintain public utility warranty programs that cover the full cost to repair or replace covered appliances. Under the bill, a "covered appliance" includes, but is not limited to: furnaces, water heaters, HVAC systems, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, grills, gas fireplaces, and space heaters. The bill also requires electric public utilities and gas public utilities to advertise their public utility warranty program in a bill insert to its customers every billing cycle for one year following the effective date of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that electric and gas public utilities, which are companies that provide electricity or gas to homes and businesses, must establish or continue programs that offer warranties for certain appliances. These warranty programs, referred to as "public utility warranty programs," must cover the entire cost of repairing or replacing "covered appliances," which include common household items like furnaces, water heaters, HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, grills, gas fireplaces, and space heaters. Furthermore, utilities are required to inform their customers about these warranty programs by including information in their regular bills for one year after the bill becomes law, explaining the program's details and customer rights, and for existing customers, how the new program compares to their current one and how to switch. Importantly, the bill states that utilities cannot pass the costs of these warranty programs onto their customers through their utility rates.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2710 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2710_I1.HTM |
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