A5079

Requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to provide bill credits to volunteer fire companies, first aid, rescue, and emergency squads, and nonprofit homeless and domestic violence assistance organizations.

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A5079 requires electric, gas, and water public utilities to provide bill credits to volunteer fire companies, first aid, rescue, and.

New Jersey A5079 mandates that electric, gas, and water public utilities offer bill credits to volunteer fire companies, first aid, rescue, and emergency squads, and nonprofit homeless and domestic violence assistance organizations. These credits apply to the utilities' distribution service charges, with the percentage determined by the Board of Public Utilities. The bill takes effect immediately but remains inoperative for 60 days after enactment.

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Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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History

May 14

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee