Summary of Bill A 9096
Overview
Bill A 9096 would require electric utility corporations, energy services companies, and municipalities to provide an itemized breakdown on all monthly bills. The bill is currently referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee. It was introduced on September 12, 2025. The wording available here notes a duplication in the legislative actions listing for the same date.
Primary sponsor: Anil Beephan Jr.
Cosponsors include: Robert Smullen, Matthew Simpson, Brian Maher, Brian Manktelow, Eric Brown, Joseph Sempolinski, Angelo J. Morinello, Jeff Gallahan, Brian D. Miller, Lester Chang, Keith Brown, Joe Angelino, Philip Palmesano, Matthew Slater, Patrick Chludzinski, and others listed as cosponsors.
What the bill would require
- A core provision: All monthly bills issued by electric utility corporations, energy services companies, and municipalities must include an itemized breakdown.
- The provided information does not specify the exact line-item categories, but an itemized breakdown typically would include components such as charges for generation, transmission and distribution, various surcharges, taxes, fees, customer charges, and credits. The bill’s text would determine the precise categories and format.
Who is affected
- Recipients of monthly electricity bills: residential and commercial/industrial customers served by electric utilities, energy service companies, and municipal utilities.
- Entities subject to the requirement: electric utility corporations, energy services companies, and municipalities that issue monthly electric bills.
- Billing and operations systems: utilities and ESCOs may need to adjust billing software and processes to accommodate the mandated itemization.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Introduced: September 12, 2025.
- Current status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions. The record shows two identical “referred” entries on the same date, indicating a possible clerical duplication.
- Next steps (general): committee review, potential amendments, floor consideration, and, if advanced, passage by the chamber and transmission to the other legislative house and, eventually, to the governor for signature or veto. Specific timelines would be determined by the chamber’s calendar and committee actions.
Potential impacts and considerations
- Consumer transparency: itemized bills could help customers understand charges and compare prices.
- Administrative/operational costs: utilities and ESCOs may incur costs to modify billing systems and staff training.
- Compliance and enforcement: the bill would likely define penalties or remedies for non-compliance in the full text (not provided here).
- Equity and accessibility: clear itemization could aid consumers with language or math difficulties, but the format and readability would depend on the final rules.
Note: This summary reflects the information available in the provided bill overview. Full provisions, definitions, and any penalties or implementation timelines would be found in the bill’s text if and when released.
