A2942

Prohibits electric and gas public utilities from implementing certain customer charges.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2942 prohibits electric and gas public utilities from implementing fixed customer charges for residential customers.

New Jersey A2942 prohibits electric and gas public utilities from implementing fixed customer charges for residential customers. These charges, which are not based on the amount of electricity or the volume of natural gas consumed, are intended to recover administrative costs associated with managing or maintaining a customer’s account. The bill defines a "customer charge" as a fixed charge assessed by an electric public utility or a gas public utility against a customer to recover administrative costs, including meter reading, billing, and service line maintenance.

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Where it stands

Current
Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee