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NJ A4614
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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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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Prevents government entities from requiring property owners to remove functioning combustion-based appliances or replace them with electric alternatives.
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Preserves property owners' right to voluntarily install electric appliances and allows governments to continue offering incentives or rebates for energy-efficient technologies.
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Permits emergency safety orders restricting combustion-based appliances only when demonstrably unsafe to operate.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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
3/10/2026