S 1620 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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