Prohibits public utilities from discontinuing residential electric, gas, water, and sewer service during coronavirus 2019 state of emergency; requires those utilities to implement deferred payment agreements for those services.

This bill prohibits public utilities in New Jersey from disconnecting residential electric, gas, water, or sewer service due to non-payment during the coronavirus 2019 state of emergency (declared March 9, 2020) and for 180 days after its expiration. It requires utilities to offer residential customers deferred payment plans with at least 48 months for overdue bills, during which disconnections are banned if customers comply. The policy directly affects residential utility customers facing financial hardship and utilities serving these households. Key mechanisms include mandatory payment agreements and a ban on disconnections for payment delinquency during the specified period.