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NJ S3619
NJ S3619Provides electric public utility customers' right to decline installation of smart meter under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
In Committee
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits an electric public utility (utility) from installing a "smart meter," as that term is defined in the bill, at a customer's premises prior to the utility providing written notice to the customer, in a manner determined by the Board of Public Utilities, no less than 90 days prior to the scheduled installation of a smart meter. The bill allows a utility customer to decline the utility's request to install a smart meter at the customer's premises for the duration of the customer's account with the utility. If a utility customer elects to decline having a smart meter installed at the customer's premises within 30 days of receiving written notice from the utility, the utility is not to assess the customer a fee, penalty, or service charge for that decision for the duration of the customer's account. If a utility customer elects to decline having a smart meter installed at the customer's premises after 30 days but within 90 days of receiving written notice from the utility, the utility is not to assess the customer a fee, penalty, or service charge of more than $100 for that decision for the duration of the customer's account.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits an electric public utility from installing a "smart meter" at a customer's premises without providing at least 90 days' written notice. The bill allows customers to decline the installation of a smart meter for the duration of their account, and it prohibits the utility from assessing a fee, penalty, or service charge for that decision if the customer declines within 30 days of receiving the notice. If the customer declines after 30 days but within 90 days of receiving the notice, the utility can only charge up to $100 for that decision.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 04/19/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3619_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3619_I1.PDF |
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