A 4626
Requires electric public utilities to conduct wellness checks in age-restricted communities during power outages.
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Bill overview
```json { "summary": "This bill requires New Jersey’s electric public utilities to proactively check on residents in age-restricted communities during power outages. Utilities must maintain a registry of individuals who rely on powered medical devices and prioritize restoring power to them. If power restoration isn't possible within four hours, the utility will conduct wellness checks to ensure access to backup power or alternative accommodations, potentially providing generators or assisting with relocation.", "keyProvisions": [ "Establishes a registry of residents in age-restricted communities who use powered medical devices.", "Requires utilities to prioritize power restoration to individuals on the registry.", "Mandates wellness checks by utilities during extended power
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Alex Sauickie
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