New Jersey A5078 mandates specific identification for residential customers switching electric or gas suppliers.

New Jersey A5078 requires residential customers to present government-issued photo identification or non-photo identification with a secondary method when switching between electric power suppliers or between gas suppliers and utilities. Secondary identification options include a telephone number, utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a credit or ATM card. The bill allows suppliers to use any method for customer switches but mandates identification for the switch to be valid. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to contracts formed or renewed after this date.

New Jersey A5078 mandates specific identification for residential customers switching electric or gas suppliers.

New Jersey A5078 requires residential customers to present government-issued photo identification or non-photo identification with a secondary method when switching between electric power suppliers or between gas suppliers and utilities. Secondary identification options include a telephone number, utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a credit or ATM card. The bill allows suppliers to use any method for customer switches but mandates identification for the switch to be valid. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to contracts formed or renewed after this date.