Prohibits electric public utilities from charging public entities fees for relocating utility poles.
This bill prohibits electric public utilities in New Jersey from charging fees to public entities when relocating utility poles. It directly affects counties, municipalities, and other public agencies that may need to move poles for infrastructure projects. The law defines utility poles to include the poles themselves, attached wires or cables, and similar replacements, ensuring the fee ban covers all related components. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage, removing potential costs that public entities might otherwise face during pole relocation efforts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
Co
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 3951
Scope: NJ
Hi! I can help you understand S 3951. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline