Requires public utilities to send certain information concerning rate increases to customers.
This bill requires New Jersey public utilities (like gas, electric, and water companies) to notify customers about planned rate increases. Specifically, utilities must include a detailed notice with customers' first bill after filing a rate increase petition with the Board of Public Utilities. The notice must summarize the filing, explain the reason for the increase, state its impact on customers, provide hearing details, and explain how customers can testify. Utilities must also allow customers to opt in for email alerts about related public hearings.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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