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NJ A3233

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Aura Dunn

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person, business, or entity from soliciting individuals for business based on death notices or obituaries published in print, electronic format, or public records within 90 days of publication

  • Applies to solicitations targeting family members of the deceased or tenants residing on a property associated with the deceased

  • Defines "family member" broadly to include spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws, step-relatives, and half-siblings related by blood, marriage, or adoption

  • Violations constitute unlawful practices under New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, carrying penalties up to $10,000 for first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses

  • Additional remedies include cease and desist orders from the Attorney General, punitive damages, and treble damages with costs awarded to injured parties

Legislative Description

Prohibits solicitation of business based on death notices and obituaries.

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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