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NJ A3251
NJ A3251Prohibits electric and gas public utility residential rate increases during certain times of year; requires advance notice of certain rate increases.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits electric public utility residential rate increases during the summer, from June 1 through August 31, and electric public utility and gas public utility residential rate increases during the winter, from January 1 through March 31. In addition, the bill requires electric public utilities and gas public utilities to provide residential customers with at least 30 days advance notice of the rate increase via mail or electronic mail.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits electric and gas public utilities from increasing residential rates during specific times of the year to protect consumers from unexpected costs. Specifically, electric utilities cannot raise residential rates between June 1 and August 31 (summer) and between January 1 and March 31 (winter), while gas utilities are prohibited from raising residential rates between January 1 and March 31 (winter). Additionally, both electric and gas public utilities, which are companies that provide electricity or gas to homes and businesses, must give their residential customers at least 30 days' advance notice of any rate increase through mail or email. The "Board" referred to in the bill is the Board of Public Utilities, the state agency that oversees these utilities.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3251 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3251_I1.HTM |
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