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NJ A5944
Bill
Status
7/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Torrissi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits State agencies and local governments from adopting rules that ban or unduly restrict the installation, connection, or use of natural gas, propane, or fuel oil appliances and heating systems in residential or commercial buildings
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Bars government entities from requiring property owners to remove or replace functioning combustion-based appliances or heating systems with electric alternatives
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Preserves property owners' right to voluntarily install electric appliances and heating systems
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Allows State and local governments to continue offering incentives and rebates for energy-efficient technologies
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Permits emergency safety orders restricting combustion-based appliances only when demonstrably unsafe to operate
Legislative Description
"Affordable Home Energy Protection Act"; prohibits adoption of State or local rules that restrict the use of certain fossil-fuel powered appliances or heating systems.
Telecommunications and Utilities
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
7/24/2025