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NJ A4628
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
- Imposes a $500 daily civil penalty on public utilities that fail to provide sufficient information after being notified they are hindering a Board of Public Utilities (BPU) audit
- Existing penalties remain in place: $100/day for failing to comply with general BPU orders and $250/day for failing to resume discontinued service
- Civil penalties would be collected through summary proceedings under the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999
- Addresses concerns raised by the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel that some utility audits have gone uncompleted due to lack of cooperation from entities being audited
Legislative Description
Requires BPU to impose penalties during audits.
Telecommunications and Utilities
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Telecommunications and Utilities3/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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