New JerseyS4374221st Legislature (2026-2027)Senate

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

Sponsored By: Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Nicholas P. Scutari (Democratic)

Passed Senate

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicholas P. Scutari

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Angela V. McKnight

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 28 • No: 9

Senate vote • 10/22/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 28 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Senate — (28-9)

    10/22/2026Senate
  2. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    6/4/2026Senate
  3. Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

    6/1/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • As Introduced

    9/29/2026

  • Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/4/26)

    6/5/2026

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