Requires gas stations to maintain backup generators for gas pumps

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Weprin

Requires gas stations to install and maintain backup generators to power pumps during outages, ensuring continued fuel access for customers and resilience for stations.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Overview

Bill Number: A 3792

Title: Requires gas stations to maintain backup generators for gas pumps

Purpose (as stated): Requires gas stations to maintain backup generators to power gas pumps, ensuring continued operation during power outages.

Status: Referred to the Economic Development Committee

Introduced: February 22, 2024

Classification: Bill

Related/Companion Legislation: S 4206 (companion bill)

Legislative Actions

Introduced in the Assembly: February 22, 2024

Referred to the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

Status update: As of January 30, 2025, the bill has been referred to Economic Development (indicating a move within committee referrals)

Related bills:

A 6376 (prior session)
S 4206 (companion bill)

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

The bill would require gas stations to maintain backup power generators specifically for the operation of gas pumps.

The intent is to maintain fuel access for customers during electrical outages, reducing service disruption at fueling locations.

Important note: The text provided for the bill’s “Version Content” appears to be inconsistent with the stated purpose of A 3792. The introduced version content delivered in the materials seems to address motorized skateboards and includes extensive statutory definition language unrelated to backup generators. The available excerpt does not include the full text of the backup-generator requirements, such as:
- Generator capacity or performance standards
- Testing and maintenance schedules
- Installation and inspection requirements
- Compliance deadlines or phased timelines
- Penalties for noncompliance
- Funding, incentives, or cost-sharing provisions

Readers should consult the full, official bill language for precise provisions and any accompanying regulatory reference.

Who Would Be Affected

Gas station owners/operators: Primary obligation to install, maintain, and presumably test backup generators to keep pumps operational during outages.

Customers and the public: Benefit from continued access to fuel during power outages, improving reliability of fueling services.

Regulatory/Enforcement agencies: Likely responsible for establishing standards, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms (though specifics are not provided in the summary).

Potential Impacts and Considerations

Costs and logistics: Upfront capital costs for generator installation and ongoing maintenance; potential impact on operating budgets.

Reliability benefits: Improved resilience of fueling infrastructure during storms or grid outages; potential reduction in service disruption.

Safety and compliance: Generators would need to meet applicable electrical, fire, and environmental safety standards; ongoing inspections would be expected.

Funding mechanisms: No details provided on funding or subsidies; full bill language would clarify whether any state aid or incentives exist.

Additional Context

Companion/S related legislation may provide parallel or supporting measures (S 4206) and may help gauge broader policy intent.

Since the bill is in committee, it remains subject to amendments that could modify scope, requirements, timelines, or penalties.

For a complete understanding, review the official bill text and any committee reports or fiscal notes accompanying A 3792.

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