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NJ A3750

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies the ban to commercial users who remanufacture, retrofit, sell, lease, or otherwise place crib bumpers in commerce

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs2/22/2024

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