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NJ S3309

Bill

Status

Passed

9/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicholas Scutari

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires motor vehicle franchisors to compensate franchisees at least 1.5% of a used vehicle's trade-in value per month when recall parts are unavailable for more than 30 days and a stop-sale or do-not-drive notice has been issued

  • Mandates the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to include open recall notices with vehicle registration and renewal notices, directing owners to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database

  • Grants standing to dealer associations to sue on behalf of franchisees for violations of the Franchise Practices Act without requiring individual member participation in the lawsuit

  • Strengthens franchisee reimbursement protections for warranty, recall, and service work by requiring payment at prevailing retail rates for parts and labor, with detailed calculation methods and audit limitations

  • Prohibits franchisors from charging back claims without written notice explaining the basis, and stays chargebacks if the franchisee challenges them administratively or judicially within 30 days of final notice

Legislative Description

Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act"; revises motor vehicle franchise agreements.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.140.

9/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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