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NJ S1604

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Volunteer emergency service organizations must be charged residential utility rates instead of commercial rates when residential rates are lower
  • Applies to the primary operating property of volunteer fire departments, first aid squads, ambulance services, and rescue squads
  • Public utilities must establish a certification procedure, developed in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, for organizations to verify their volunteer emergency service status
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires public utility to charge volunteer emergency service organization residential rate.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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