Prohibits certain public utilities from charging residents of multi-unit dwellings meter-reading fees in certain circumstances.

This bill (S 3101) prohibits electric and gas public utilities in New Jersey from charging residential customers in apartment buildings or multi-unit dwellings more for manual meter readings than the actual cost of their electricity or gas usage for that billing cycle. It specifically targets "meter-reading fees" charged to customers who opt out of smart meter installation, capping these fees at the cost of the customer's usage. The law directly affects renters in multi-unit properties who choose not to have smart meters installed. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.