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NJ S4330
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Prohibits telecommunications companies, electric utilities, gas utilities, and cable television companies from charging credit card or direct debit customers before the actual billing due date that would apply to customers paying by cash, check, or money order
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Allows early billing only if customers expressly agree in writing to be charged before the due date, or make a request by phone or other BPU-approved method
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Directs the Board of Public Utilities to adopt rules and regulations to implement these billing restrictions
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, though the BPU may take advance administrative actions to prepare for implementation
Legislative Description
Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
5/12/2025