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NJ A3098
NJ A3098Requires public utility to provide daily updates to municipalities concerning public utility service work.
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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 from the start date until the end date of public utility service work within the boundaries of a municipality, including public utility service work in response to an emergency, a public utility is to provide to the mayor and municipal clerk, or an authorized designee, of the affected municipality daily updates, in a form and manner determined by the Board of Public Utilities, concerning the status of the public utility service work. The board is to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this bill, including rules and regulations concerning daily update requirements for public utility service work in response to an emergency that affects the electric public utility service to any municipal building. "Emergency" and "public utility" are defined in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that public utilities must provide daily status updates to municipalities regarding any service work being performed within their boundaries, from its start to its completion, even if the work is in response to an emergency. These updates are to be sent to the mayor and municipal clerk, or their designated representatives, and the form and manner of these updates will be determined by the Board of Public Utilities, which is also responsible for creating necessary rules and regulations. This includes specific requirements for emergency work that impacts the electric service to municipal buildings. An "emergency" is defined as a clear and present danger to life, health, or property caused by a sudden disaster, and a "public utility" refers to companies providing essential services as defined by existing law.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities 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/A3098 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3098_I1.HTM |
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