Suspends sales and use tax and societal benefits charge on electric and gas public utility bills during four-month period.

This bill suspends two specific charges on residential electric and gas utility bills in New Jersey for four months (June 1-September 30, 2025). It eliminates the state sales and use tax (under the Sales and Use Tax Act) and the societal benefits charge (under P.L.1999, c.23) that typically appear on customer bills. The suspension directly affects residential utility customers by reducing their monthly bills during a period when electricity rates are projected to increase 17.2-20.2%. The goal is to provide immediate relief from anticipated higher costs, as the state Board of Public Utilities announced upcoming rate hikes.