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NJ S3374

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Electric public utilities cannot charge customers for electricity usage or provision during any service interruption (cessation of electric service)

  • Fixed charges not tied to electricity usage must be reduced proportionately based on the duration of service interruptions during each billing cycle

  • Electric public utilities must repair damaged or defective street lights under their jurisdiction within 10 business days of receiving notice

  • Utilities cannot bill customers for electricity or fixed charges associated with a street light until repairs are completed

  • The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Prohibits electric public utilities from billing customers for certain services during service interruptions and requires repair of certain street lights.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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