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NJ A3750
Bill
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, lease, or distribution of crib bumpers in New Jersey by classifying them as unsafe children's products under the Consumer Fraud Act
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Defines "crib bumper" as any material covering crib sides to prevent injury or entrapment, including padded bumpers, vinyl bumper guards, and vertical slat covers, but excludes non-padded mesh crib liners
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Applies the ban to commercial users who remanufacture, retrofit, sell, lease, or otherwise place crib bumpers in commerce
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Violations carry penalties of up to $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders and treble damages
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits sale of crib bumpers.
Consumer Affairs
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
2/22/2024