S 252 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires advance notice of water supply discontinuations for non-payment of local government water bills; requires offer of payment plan in certain circumstances.

This New Jersey bill (S 252) requires municipal water authorities to provide 15 days' written notice before disconnecting water service for non-payment to property owners, the billed customer, and any tenants. Notices to tenants must include an offer for continued service billed directly to them. Authorities must also offer a reasonable payment plan if requested before disconnection. The bill applies to both water and sewer service disconnections, aiming to give residents more time and options to avoid service loss.
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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 Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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