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NJ A5395

Bill

Status

Vetoed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Venezia

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Subscription service providers must allow consumers to cancel subscriptions using the same method they used to sign up (in person, phone, mail, email, or online)

  • Online subscription services must provide an easily accessible direct link or cancellation button on their website, either through the customer account/profile or via a pre-formatted termination email

  • Providers using "negative option features" (where silence equals acceptance) are prohibited from misrepresenting material facts, must disclose terms before collecting billing information, and must obtain express consent before charging

  • Exempts services from businesses licensed or regulated by state or federal agencies, including the Board of Public Utilities, FCC, Department of Banking and Insurance, and Division of Consumer Affairs

  • Enforcement is limited to the Attorney General or Division of Consumer Affairs seeking injunctions and restitution; no private right of action is permitted under this law

Legislative Description

Requires cancellation option for any subscription service and establishes certain standards pertaining to use of negative option features.

Received by the Assembly

Last Action

Conditional Veto, Received in the Assembly

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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