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NJ S66

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows consumers to waive their 3-day right to cancel a home improvement contract when facing a bona fide emergency by signing an emergency authorization form

  • Defines "bona fide emergency" as conditions rendering property uninhabitable or causing harm, including issues with heating/cooling, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, roof, or outer walls

  • Requires contractors to provide consumers with both an emergency authorization form and a written estimate of total costs before proceeding with emergency work

  • Mandates contractors obtain additional written authorization if actual costs exceed the original estimate

  • Permits contractors to take preliminary steps to address clear and immediate dangers that may cause death or serious bodily injury without first obtaining the emergency authorization form

Legislative Description

Provides exemption from 3-day cancellation provision of home improvement contract in case of bona fide emergency.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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