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NJ A551
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sterley Stanley
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires full refund of all payments within 30 days of receiving cancellation notice, and cancellation of any associated credit or loan agreements without penalty
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Mandates return of any delivered goods within 30 days of contract cancellation
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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