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NJ A5538
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dan Hutchison
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AI Summary
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Municipal utilities authorities are prohibited from charging water service charges for fire protection systems to fire districts and fire departments when those charges are already being imposed on customers who are taxpayers of the fire district or the local government unit financing the fire department
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Existing prohibition on standby fees for fire protection systems to residential customers with water service lines of two inches or less in diameter remains in effect
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Municipal authorities retain the right to require separate dedicated service lines for fire protection and may require fire service lines be metered
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Amends P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-21) governing municipal utilities authority water service charges
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits municipal utilities authority from charging fire district and fire department water service charges for fire protection systems in certain circumstances.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.267.
1/12/2026