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NJ A5938
Bill
Status
7/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Rumpf
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AI Summary
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Electric public utilities are prohibited from charging customers for electricity usage or provision during any service interruption (cessation of electric service)
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Fixed charges on monthly bills that are not tied to electricity usage must be reduced proportionally based on the length of time a customer experienced a service interruption during that billing cycle
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Electric public utilities must repair damaged or defective street lights under their jurisdiction within 10 business days of receiving notice of the problem
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Utilities cannot charge customers for electricity or fixed charges associated with a street light until that street light has been repaired
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The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits electric public utilities from billing customers for certain services during service interruptions and requires repair of certain street lights.
Telecommunications and Utilities
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
7/24/2025