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NJ A4502

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Sauickie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to include a plain language summary in every board order approving public utility rate increases

  • Summaries must include: the contents of the utility's petition, justification for the board's decision, and the impact on affected customers

  • Summaries must list current rates, new rates, total increase amount, and the utility's rate of return

  • For infrastructure-related increases, the summary must state the expected timeframe for the utility to recover those investment costs

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all public utilities as defined under R.S.48:2-13

Legislative Description

Requires BPU to publish plain language summary of its final decision on rate increase filings.

Telecommunications and Utilities

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Telecommunications and Utilities3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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