New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 847: Requires electric public utility to reimburse cost of certain customer-owned electric service equipment if damage to equipment is due to weather event affecting electric public utility service.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Plain-language summary

A 847 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires electric public utility to reimburse cost of certain customer-owned electric service equipment if damage to equipment is due to weather event affecting electric public utility service. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican).