New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5038 — "Utility Rate Recovery Fairness Act"; prohibits electric public utilities and gas public utilities from recovering certain costs.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ATU

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits utilities from recovering certain costs from customers.

The Utility Rate Recovery Fairness Act stops electric and gas public utilities from charging customers for specific costs. These include expenses related to rate proceedings and costs for lobbying and executive travel.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you won't see charges related to certain utility costs in your bills.

Summary

Util Rate Recovery Fairness Act-proh electric/gas pub util recovering cert costs

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 12, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ATU

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5038 do?
Util Rate Recovery Fairness Act-proh electric/gas pub util recovering cert costs
Who sponsors A 5038?
A 5038 is sponsored by Bailey Jr., David (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5038?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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