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New law will prevent utilities from turning off power on medical patients

New Jersey utility companies now won’t be able to cut off a customer’s service for nonpayment for 90 days if the person has a medical condition.

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New Jersey utility companies now won’t be able to cut off a customer’s service for nonpayment for 90 days if the person has a medical condition.

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