A 5078
Requires certain customer identification to be presented to electric power or gas supplier if customer switches services.
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Bill overview
This bill requires electric and gas customers in New Jersey to provide identification when switching service providers. Customers can offer either government-issued photo identification or non-photo ID along with a secondary method of verification, such as a utility bill or bank statement. Suppliers must confirm with the public utility that the required identification was provided. The bill also mandates a written or electronic signature for the service switch.
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Primary sponsor
Carol Murphy
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