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NJ A1433

NJ A1433
Requires certain telecommunications, cable television, and public utility service providers to notify BPU of service discontinuance to public entities 14 business days prior to shutoff.

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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires certain telecommunications, cable television, and public utility service providers to notify the Division of Customer Assistance in the Board of Public Utilities, in writing, of any pending service discontinuance due to an unpaid bill at least 14 business days prior to discontinuing service to any property owned or operated by a board of education, local government unit, or State agency. The notice is to include the name of the customer of record, the location of the premises, the amount owed, a statement of account including payment history, the method of and attempts made for negotiation and resolution, and the scheduled service discontinuance date.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain telecommunications, cable television, and public utility service providers to notify the Division of Customer Assistance in the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) at least 14 business days prior to discontinuing service to any property owned or operated by a board of education, local government unit, or state agency due to an unpaid bill. The notice must include the name of the customer of record, the location of the premises, the amount owed, payment history, negotiation and resolution attempts, and the scheduled service discontinuance date. The bill defines key terms such as "board of education," "entity," and "state agency."

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/11/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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