NJ S1531

Bill

Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.

Introduced
02/10/2022

In Committee
02/10/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 service prior to the actual billing due date, unless the customer expressly agrees in writing or requests the company to do so by phone or other approved means. The bill provides definitions for key terms like "credit card customer," "direct debit customer," and the various types of utilities covered. The BPU is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill, which will take effect 90 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Linda Greenstein (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 02/10/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1531

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1531
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1531_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1531_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2492	Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee	Carry Over
A3947	Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee	Same As
S1658	Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee	Carry Over

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