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NJ A841
NJ A841Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Board of Public Utilities ("BPU") to prohibit any 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 New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to prohibit telecommunications companies, electric and gas utilities, and cable TV companies from charging credit card or direct debit customers for services before the actual billing due date, unless the customer expressly agrees in writing or requests earlier billing by phone or other BPU-approved means. The bill also allows the BPU to adopt rules and regulations to implement the law, which will take effect 90 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/841_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/841_I1.PDF |
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