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NJ A1559

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Flynn

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an 11-member task force within the Division of Consumer Affairs to study technology and methods for reducing telemarketing harassment and intimidation of consumers in New Jersey

  • Task force membership includes the Attorney General, Director of Consumer Affairs, Director of Rate Counsel (ex-officio), plus eight Governor-appointed public members from AT&T, Verizon, AARP, the Board of Public Utilities, and three senior citizens who have experienced telemarketing harassment

  • Task force must hold its initial meeting within 90 days of the bill's effective date and issue a report within 180 days of that meeting

  • Required report must include a cost-benefit analysis of implementing anti-telemarketing technology, financing options, and draft legislation recommendations

  • Task force expires automatically upon submission of its report to the Governor and Legislature

Legislative Description

Establishes task force to study technology and other methods used to reduce or eliminate telemarketing harassment and intimidation.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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