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NJ A4636

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara McCann Stamato

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail stores that display gift cards for sale must post a conspicuous notice near the gift card display area warning consumers about gift card fraud and providing instructions on steps to take if fraud is suspected

  • Stores must continue to train employees on identifying and responding to gift card fraud, as required under existing 2021 law

  • Violations carry a civil penalty of $1,000, enforceable by the Division of Consumer Affairs through summary proceedings

  • The law takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

  • Violations are not considered unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act (P.L.1960, c.39)

Legislative Description

Requires that notice concerning gift card fraud be posted by retail mercantile establishments that sell gift cards to consumers.

Commerce

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce10/20/2025
Consumer Affairs6/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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