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NJ A4752
Bill
Status
9/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alixon Collazos-Gill
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AI Summary
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Prohibits businesses from charging different prices for merchandise or services based on the customer's gender, including sex, gender identity, and gender expression
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Bans charging different prices for substantially similar consumer products from the same manufacturer when the price difference is solely based on the intended gender of the user (differences in color or packaging alone do not constitute a substantial difference)
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Allows price differences based on gender-neutral factors such as labor, materials, tariffs, or manufacturer-set pricing beyond the retailer's control
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Requires tailors, hair salons/barbers, and dry cleaners to post visible price lists in at least 14-point boldface type and display signs notifying customers that gender-based price discrimination is prohibited under New Jersey law
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Violations constitute unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act, punishable by up to $10,000 for a first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders, punitive damages, and treble damages
Legislative Description
Prohibits gender-based price discrimination.
Consumer Affairs
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
9/19/2024