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NJ A2477

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires providers of membership, subscription, or technology services to clearly disclose the ultimate cost of products at the point of sale, including all fees for cancellation, returns, restocking, shipping, and activation

  • Prohibits providers from advertising products as "free" if they charge return/restocking fees, assess cancellation fees that incorporate the product's value, or include hidden product costs within regular service bills

  • Defines "ultimate cost" as the total final cost including all divided payments and associated fees throughout the contract period

  • Excludes Internet service providers from the law's requirements

  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment, with violations subject to penalties under the Consumer Fraud Act

Legislative Description

"Free Means Free Act"; prohibits misleading advertising of free products.

Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture

Last Action

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee

10/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee10/24/2024
Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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