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NJ S4697
Bill
Status
10/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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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 (defined as cessation of electric service)
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Fixed charges not tied to electricity usage must be reduced proportionally on monthly bills 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 repairs are completed
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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.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
10/20/2025