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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5696: Establishes requirements for electric public utility power restoration practices after major events.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 5696 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes requirements for electric public utility power restoration practices after major events. Primary sponsor: Kearney, Vincent M.. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

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Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kearney, Vincent M.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source