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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Requires State Agencies to Review and Consider Raising Income Limits for Utility Assistance Programs
Last action · January 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.270.Sponsors: Wayne DeAngelo and 5 others
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What This Bill Does
New Jersey directs state agencies administering utility bill payment assistance and energy efficiency programs to review and potentially increase resident income eligibility thresholds within one year. The act takes effect immediately and expires once all required agency increases are finalized.
Residential utility customers may qualify for energy assistance and efficiency programs if state agencies decide to raise income eligibility limits following required reviews.
- State agencies in New Jersey administer various utility assistance programs designed to help low- and moderate-income residents manage energy costs. context
Who It Affects
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residential utility customers
Residential customers may become eligible for utility bill payment assistance and energy efficiency programs if income thresholds are increased.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 13, 2026HouseEnrolledWithdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.270.
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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