S09980Introduced in the Senate
Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.
Introduced by James Skoufis, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.
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May 19, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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