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NJ A551

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sterley Stanley

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the contract cancellation period for home improvement contracts from 3 business days to 5 business days for consumers aged 60 or older and consumers with intellectual disabilities

  • Creates a new 3-business-day cancellation right for consumers aged 60 or older or with intellectual disabilities on contracts for goods priced at $500 or more

  • Requires full refund of all payments within 30 days of receiving cancellation notice, and cancellation of any associated credit or loan agreements without penalty

  • Mandates return of any delivered goods within 30 days of contract cancellation

  • Allows consumers to waive the cancellation period for emergency restoration services (water extraction, fire damage cleanup, mold remediation) by signing an emergency authorization form with a cost estimate

Legislative Description

Permits certain consumers up to five business days to cancel home improvement contracts and up to three days to cancel certain consumer goods contracts.

Commerce

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce10/20/2025
Regulated Professions10/24/2024
Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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