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NJ A3808

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cody Miller

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits dealers from selling used motor vehicles "as is" to consumers, except for vehicles declared total losses or issued salvage titles, and eliminates the current practice of waiving warranties in exchange for lower prices

  • Requires dealers to offer a contract cancellation option allowing consumers to return used vehicles priced under $40,000 within 2 days without cause, with option fees ranging from $75-$250 depending on vehicle price and restocking fees capped at $175-$500

  • Expands minimum warranty requirements: 90 days/3,750 miles for vehicles under 40,000 miles; 60 days/2,500 miles for vehicles with 40,000-79,999 miles; 30 days/1,250 miles for vehicles with 80,000-124,999 miles; implied warranties only for vehicles with 125,000+ miles

  • Makes it unlawful to sell vehicles as "certified" if the dealer knows of odometer tampering, lemon law buybacks, flood/salvage/junk titles, frame damage affecting safety, or fails to provide inspection reports and merchantability warranties

  • Mandates conspicuous notices in dealerships and on contracts stating there is no cooling-off cancellation period unless the consumer purchases a contract cancellation option

Legislative Description

"Used Car Buyers' Bill of Rights"; prohibits certain "as is" sales of used motor vehicles.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

2/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs2/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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