# New Jersey S3225: Prohibits public utilities from assessing surcharges and certain fees.

New Jersey S3225, Prohibits public utilities from assessing surcharges and certain fees., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic); status passed senate, last action 2026-10-29 (Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee) (as of 2026-11-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S3225
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Prohibits public utilities from assessing surcharges and certain fees.
- Status: passed senate
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-02
- Last action: 2026-10-29, Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
- Sponsors: Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (39 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Shirley K. Turner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Paul D. Moriarty (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Joseph Pennacchio (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-22 | Senate | 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE | pass | 39 | 0 |   |

## Actions (4)

- 2026-10-29: Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (House)
- 2026-10-22: Passed Senate — (39-0) (Senate)
- 2026-10-08: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- As Introduced, 2026-10-23: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_I1.PDF)
- Senate Economic Growth (10/8/26 1R), 2026-10-23: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_R1.PDF)
- Senate Economic Growth Substitute (10/8/26), 2026-10-09: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_S1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_I1.PDF)
- [Senate Economic Growth (10/8/26 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_R1.HTM)
- [Senate Economic Growth (10/8/26 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_R1.PDF)
- [Senate Economic Growth Substitute (10/8/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Economic Growth Substitute (10/8/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S3500/3225_S1.PDF)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S3225-2026-2027 (as of 2026-11-04).