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NJ A2492
NJ A2492Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to prohibit a telecommunications company, electric public utility, gas public utility or cable television company from charging a credit card customer or direct debit customer for service prior to the actual billing due date that would apply if the customer were to pay by cash, money order or personal check, unless: (1) the customer expressly agrees in writing to be charged for service on an earlier date; or (2) the customer makes such a request to the company or utility by telephone or by other means approved by the BPU.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to prohibit telecommunications, electric, gas, and cable television companies from charging credit card or direct debit customers for their services prior to the actual billing due date, unless the customer expressly agrees in writing or requests to be charged earlier by phone or other approved means. The bill provides definitions for key terms such as "credit card customer," "direct debit customer," and the various types of utility companies. The BPU is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act, which will take effect 90 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2492_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2492_I1.PDF |
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