Requires public utilities to provide certain information on customer bills.
This bill requires New Jersey public utilities to include a clear, bilingual (English/Spanish) bill insert for customers affected by any rate increase approved by the Board of Public Utilities. The insert must itemize specific rate changes and explain the reasoning behind them, using 12-point plain language. It applies directly to all customers receiving utility bills with new or adjusted rates. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Cody Miller
DDemocratic
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Dan Hutchison
DDemocratic
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Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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