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S 383

Requires utility service providers to notify BPU of scheduled service work; permits government agencies and utility service providers to access BPU online database of scheduled service work.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Beach and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill requiring utilities to report scheduled service work to a public BPU database accessible by agencies and providers to coordinate infrastructure projects and prevent service conflicts.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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Bill Summary · S 383

Legislative bill overview

S 383 mandates that utility service providers notify New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) of scheduled maintenance and service work, and establishes an online database that government agencies and utility companies can access to view this scheduled work. The bill essentially creates a centralized, shared information system for coordinating utility service disruptions across the state.

Why is this important

Coordinating utility work prevents redundant digging, construction conflicts, and service disruptions that affect the same areas simultaneously—reducing costs and minimizing public inconvenience. Better visibility into scheduled work also helps government agencies plan infrastructure projects, emergency services coordinate responses, and utilities avoid costly conflicts with other service providers working in the same locations.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and security concerns: Creating a centralized database of utility work locations could present cybersecurity vulnerabilities or be exploited for identifying infrastructure weak points
  • Compliance burden on utilities: Smaller utility providers may face administrative costs and complexity in reporting all scheduled work to a new BPU system
  • Database access restrictions: Unclear whether "government agencies" includes local municipalities and what information private utilities must share versus what remains proprietary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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