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NJ S2837

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public utilities must charge nonprofit organizations the residential rate for service at their primary operating location when that rate is lower than the commercial rate
  • Nonprofits eligible include 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and entities organized under the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act
  • Public utilities must establish a certification procedure, in consultation with the Board of Public Utilities, for organizations to verify their nonprofit status
  • The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight of District 31 (Hudson County), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Requires public utility to charge nonprofit 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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