New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1174: 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.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1174 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Kristin Corrado (Republican), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kristin Corrado (Republican); Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic).