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A 5511

Requires public utilities to provide certain information on customer bills.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Hutchison and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill requires public utilities to include specified information on customer bills to improve transparency and consumer access to billing details.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5511

Legislative bill overview

Assembly Bill A5511 mandates that public utilities operating in New Jersey include specific information disclosures on customer billing statements. The bill has recently been introduced and referred to the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee for review. The exact information requirements are not yet publicly detailed in available legislative materials.

Why is this important

Utility billing transparency directly affects millions of New Jersey residents' ability to understand their energy or water costs and consumption patterns. Enhanced disclosure requirements can help consumers make informed decisions about usage, identify billing errors, and understand rate structures—potentially reducing disputes and supporting energy conservation efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Utilities may argue that adding detailed information to bills requires system upgrades and ongoing administrative expenses that could be passed to consumers
  • Information scope ambiguity: Disagreement may arise over what constitutes "certain information"—advocates may want extensive details while utilities prefer minimal additional requirements
  • Standardization challenges: Different utility types (electric, gas, water) may face varying feasibility in providing comparable standardized disclosures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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