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NJ A3079
NJ A3079Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
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Introduced
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
In Committee
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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, electric, gas, or cable television companies from charging credit card or direct debit customers before the actual billing due date that would apply if the customer paid by cash, money order, or personal check. However, the bill allows these companies to charge customers earlier if the customer expressly agrees in writing or requests the company to do so by phone or other means approved by the BPU. The BPU is also 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 (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 02/08/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3079_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3079_I1.PDF |
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