This bill mandates that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) provide a plain language summary alongside its final decisions on public utility rate increase petitions. The summary must include several key elements: a summary of the utility's petition, justification for the BPU's decision, the impact on affected customers, current and new rates along with the total increase, the utility's rate of return, an expected recovery period for infrastructure costs if applicable, the effective date of the new rates, and any additional information deemed necessary by the board.

The intent of this legislation is to enhance transparency and understanding for consumers regarding decisions that affect their utility rates, particularly during periods of rising costs. By simplifying the language used in board orders, the bill aims to make it easier for consumers to grasp the implications of rate changes and the rationale behind them.