Prohibits public utilities from charging smart meter opt-out fees.

This bill prohibits New Jersey public utilities from charging customers a fee to opt out of installing smart meters in their homes. It directly affects residential customers who prefer traditional analog meters over smart meter technology. The bill defines "smart meter" broadly to include various types of digital meters but explicitly bans any fee for choosing not to install one. This would eliminate the current practice where customers pay monthly fees to retain older meters, making the opt-out choice fee-free. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.