New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2707: Prohibits BPU approval of electric or gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent within five-year period.

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

Plain-language summary

S 2707 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits BPU approval of electric or gas public utility rate increases resulting in total increase to average residential customer bill in excess of two percent within five-year period. Primary sponsor: Britnee Timberlake (Democratic), Brian Stack (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Britnee Timberlake (Democratic); Brian Stack (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.