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NJ A2234
NJ A2234Requires 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 requires electric and gas public utilities, which are companies that provide electricity or gas to homes and businesses, to 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 items like furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. For one year after the bill becomes law, these utilities must also send a notice about their warranty program with customer bills every month, explaining the program's details and customers' rights in simple terms, and informing existing customers how the new program compares to their current one and how to switch. Importantly, the bill prohibits these utilities from passing the costs of these warranty programs onto their customers through their utility rates.
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/A2234 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2234_I1.HTM |
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