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NJ A3947
NJ A3947Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
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Introduced
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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 companies, electric and gas public utilities, and cable television companies from charging credit card or direct debit customers for services 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 aims to protect these customers from being charged before the normal due date that would apply if they paid by cash, money order, or personal check.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 05/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3947 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3947_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3947_I1.PDF |
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