A 4715
Requires electric public utility to reimburse customers for up to $500 for spoiled food and full cost of spoiled medicine resulting from lengthy service outage following major event.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s electric public utilities to reimburse customers up to $500 for spoiled food and the full cost of spoiled medicine if they experience a lengthy service outage caused by a major event like a storm or power failure. Customers must provide proof of purchase for reimbursement requests over $250 or $500. Utilities are also required to create an online system for customers to file reimbursement claims, and these costs will not be recovered from ratepayers.
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Primary sponsor
Shanique Speight
Cosponsors
Sterley Stanley
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