A2127

Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances.

Chamber Passed·3/23/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2127 prohibits electric and gas public utilities from charging meter-reading fees exceeding usage costs to multi-unit dwelling residents.

New Jersey A2127 aims to protect residents of multi-unit dwellings from excessive meter-reading fees charged by electric and gas public utilities. The bill prohibits these utilities from charging fees that exceed the cost of the residential customer’s electricity or gas usage for a billing cycle. Meter-reading fees are intended to cover the cost of manual meter readings for customers who have opted out of smart meter installation. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 41–21 · Mar 23
Current
Economic Growth Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 13

10:00 AM

Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Hearing

History

May 4

Senate

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Mar 23

Assembly

Motion To Aa (Sauickie)

Mar 23

Assembly

Motion To Table (Greenwald) (41-21-1)