The state Legislature is considering a bill after New Jersey's utility shutoff moratorium ended last week.
“It is evident that many of our residents are in need of immediate assistance and we must continue to help them as we work to emerge from the pandemic,” said state Sen. Brian Stack, D-Hudson, a main sponsor.
The proposal would also bar municipalities from placing a lien on a resident’s property because of unpaid electric, water, or sewer bills during that 60-day window and while they appeal a denied application. The state Senate Law and Public Safety Committee approved the bill 5-0 at the Statehouse in Trenton on Monday, while the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved it 9-0.
About 850,000 New Jersey residents were still behind on electric and gas bills and 157,000 were still behind on water utility payments as the moratorium ended, state Board of Public Utilities President Joe FiordalisoThough the moratorium was lifted, consumers can still apply to the state for help with utility bills.
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