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NJ S3101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Benjie Wimberly

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps meter-reading fees for multi-unit dwelling residents at no more than their actual electricity or gas usage cost for that billing cycle
  • Applies to customers who have opted out of smart meter installation and require manual meter readings
  • Covers both electric and gas public utilities that distribute to end users in New Jersey
  • Defines smart meters broadly to include basic hourly interval meters, one-way communication meters, and real-time two-way communication meters
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth1/13/2026

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