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NJ S3943
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Owen Henry
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AI Summary
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Electric public utilities must obtain written customer consent before installing advanced or smart energy meters, with consent requirements determined by the Board of Public Utilities.
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Utilities must provide customers with written disclosure detailing what data the smart meter will transmit, how the data will be used, and any potential sharing of data with third parties.
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Smart meters are defined as electrical meters that provide real-time usage and pricing data at least hourly, store hourly usage data, report power supply status, and enable remote connection or disconnection of service.
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The legislation takes effect 90 days after enactment and addresses privacy concerns that smart meter data can reveal when residents are away and what activities they are engaged in at home.
Legislative Description
Requires electric public utilities to obtain written consent and provide written disclosure prior to installing smart meters.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
3/12/2026