New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4374 — Expands certain requirements concerning automatic enrollment for utility bill payment assistance programs.

Last action — REP 2RS

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill expands requirements for automatic enrollment in utility bill payment assistance programs.

This legislation aims to enhance automatic enrollment processes for utility bill payment assistance programs. It requires certain modifications to ensure more individuals can receive assistance with their utility bills.

What this means for you
  • Families: What this means for you: Families may find it easier to receive assistance with their utility bills through automatic enrollment.

Summary

Utility bill payment assistance programs-expand cert req, automatic enrollment

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 02, 2026

Action History

  1. REP 2RS

  2. INT 1RS REF SBA

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SBA

Passed 9 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 0400
Total 9400
% of votes cast 69%31%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Nay
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Nay
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Nay
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4374 do?
Utility bill payment assistance programs-expand cert req, automatic enrollment
Who sponsors S 4374?
S 4374 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat) and Scutari, Nicholas P. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4374?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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