Prohibits adoption of State and local rules that prohibit use of fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances.

This bill (A183) prohibits New Jersey state agencies, counties, and municipalities from adopting rules or ordinances that ban fossil fuel-powered kitchen appliances, such as gas stoves, in residential or commercial kitchens. It specifically prevents local bans on these appliances while allowing voluntary programs to incentivize switching to electric alternatives. The law applies to all appliances complying with federal and existing state regulations and takes effect immediately. It directly affects homeowners, renters, and businesses in New Jersey that might have faced local restrictions on gas appliances.