Requires electric public utilities to obtain written consent and provide written disclosure prior to installing smart meters.

This bill requires New Jersey electric utilities to obtain a customer's written consent and provide a written disclosure before installing smart meters. The disclosure must detail what data the meter collects (like hourly usage patterns), how it will be used, and whether it might be shared with third parties. It directly affects residential customers and utilities, ensuring customers are informed about privacy implications before installation. The bill defines smart meters as devices that track detailed electricity use in real time, enabling features like remote service control, but mandates transparency about data handling prior to installation.