New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4755: Age-restricted communities-conduct wellness checks during power outages
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
Requires electric public utilities to conduct wellness checks in age-restricted communities during power outages.
What the bill says
An Act concerning wellness checks in certain communities during power outages and supplementing Title 48 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:
An Act concerning wellness checks in certain communities during power outages and supplementing Title 48 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. As used in this section: Age-restricted community means a planned real estate development, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-23), consisting of dwelling units governed by a common set of rules, regulations, or restrictions intended and operated for persons 55 years of age or older. Electric public utility or utility means a public utility, as that term is defined in R.S.48:2-13, that distributes electricity to end users within this State. Medical device means any device as defined in subsection (h) of 21 U.S.C. s.321 for use by a person. Power outage means a disruption in service provided by an electric public utility. Powered medical device means any medical device that requires electricity to operate and is necessary for sustaining the health and safety of a person. Powered medical device includes, but is not limited to, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and dialysis machines. Wellness check means a visit or telephone call conducted by a law enforcement officer, social worker, or designated caregiver to ensure that a person who relies on a powered medical device is safe and is able to use the powered medical …
Sponsors
- Owen Henry (R, 12) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SEG
Subjects: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Common questions
- What is S4755?
- S4755 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Age-restricted communities-conduct wellness checks during power outages.
- What does S4755 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning wellness checks in certain communities during power outages and supplementing Title 48 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of S4755?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SEG (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4755?
- Owen Henry (R, 12).
- Where is the official record for S4755?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4755
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