S 2806
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 would require 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, such as a storm or natural disaster. Customers would need to provide documentation like receipts to receive reimbursement. Utilities would be required to establish an online system for customers to file claims, and reimbursement would be processed within 30 days of receipt.
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