New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 796: Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs.**
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 796 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs.**. Primary sponsor: Bailey, David, Jr., Joe Danielsen (Democratic), Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic), John Burzichelli (Democratic), John McKeon (Democratic). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.32.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Danielsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John Burzichelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| John McKeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Macurdy, Andrew | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.32.
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (59-18-0)
- Received in the Assembly, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
- Passed by the Senate (27-11)
- Substituted for S731 (3R)
- Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
- Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
- Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading
- Passed by the Assembly (55-18-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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