Prohibits public utilities from imposing surcharge on certain payment transactions.

This bill prohibits New Jersey public utilities from charging customers an extra fee (surcharge) when they pay for services using one-time methods like online credit/debit cards, phone payments, or direct bank withdrawals. It directly affects customers who choose these payment options instead of enrolling in automatic billing. The law bans utilities from adding costs to cover third-party payment processing fees for these specific non-automatic payment methods. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.