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NJ S4327
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Polistina
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AI Summary
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Businesses must present automatic renewal terms clearly before purchase, obtain affirmative consumer consent prior to charging, and provide acknowledgment of terms with cancellation instructions
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Free trial offers must clearly disclose the price that will be charged after the trial ends and allow cancellation before any payment is required
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Consumers who sign up online must be able to cancel exclusively online; businesses must also provide a toll-free number, email, or other easy cancellation method
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Goods sent without obtaining proper consumer consent are deemed unconditional gifts, and businesses must issue full refunds within 30 days upon request
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Violations constitute unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act, punishable by up to $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential treble damages
Legislative Description
Imposes certain requirements on businesses that make automatic renewal or continuous service offers.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
5/12/2025