New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1959: Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1959 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits telecommunications, utility or cable television companies from charging certain customers prior to actual billing due date. Primary sponsor: Annette Quijano (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV, Kevin Egan (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Egan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (72-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee