Requires public utilities to send certain information concerning rate increases to customers.
This bill (A5661) requires New Jersey public utilities to notify customers about rate increase petitions filed with the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). It mandates that utilities include specific details - such as the filing summary, reasoning, customer impact, hearing information, and how to testify - in the first bill sent after the filing date. Utilities must also allow customers to opt in for email alerts about related public hearings. The law directly affects utility customers in New Jersey facing potential rate changes, ensuring they receive clear, timely information about proposed increases and how to participate in the process.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 8, 2025
Last action May 8, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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