New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 61: Prohibits utility from billing customer for costs incurred for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure; allows costs for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure be recovered in utility's rate base.

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

Plain-language summary

S 61 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits utility from billing customer for costs incurred for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure; allows costs for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure be recovered in utility's rate base. Primary sponsor: Jim Holzapfel (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Holzapfel (Republican).