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NJ S482
NJ S482Requires electric public utilities to take certain actions in event of outages in age-restricted communities.
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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 that, in the event of an extended power outage, the electric public utility that is responsible for providing the service affected by the extended power outage is required to, until the restoration of electric service, provide the following in every affected age-restricted community: (1) access to potable water by setting up temporary water distribution stations; (2) cooling stations equipped with air conditioning and adequate seating to accommodate residents or heating stations equipped with heating capabilities and adequate seating; and (3) charging stations for electronic devices. The bill defines "extended power outage" to mean a disruption in service provided by an electric public utility that lasts more than 24 consecutive hours and "age-restricted community" to mean a planned real estate development consisting of dwelling units governed by a common set of rules, regulations, or restrictions intended and operated for persons 55 years of age or older.
AI Summary
This bill requires electric public utilities, which are companies that distribute electricity, to take specific actions in age-restricted communities, defined as planned developments for people 55 and older, if there is an extended power outage, meaning a power disruption lasting over 24 consecutive hours. Until electricity is restored, these utilities must provide temporary water distribution stations for potable water, cooling or heating stations with adequate seating, and charging stations for electronic devices in any affected age-restricted community.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S482 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/482_I1.HTM |
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