A 4714
Prohibits electric and gas public utilities from collecting payment from residential budget billing plan customers whose service was interrupted as a result of major emergency event.
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Bill overview
This bill prevents electric and gas utility companies in New Jersey from charging residential customers enrolled in budget billing plans for service interruptions caused by major emergencies like storms or floods. The bill requires utility companies to waive these charges until service is restored to customers whose homes sustained damage. It does not affect the collection of charges for service provided before the emergency occurred.
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Shanique Speight
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