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NJ S1008
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
- Creates an independent State Office of Consumer within the Legislative Branch of New Jersey government to assess the accessibility and responsiveness of government offices and regulated health insurance companies
- Director appointed by consensus of the Senate President, Assembly Speaker, Senate Minority Leader, and Assembly Minority Leader for a six-year term, removable by the Governor only for cause
- Office conducts routine, periodic, and random phone call assessments to determine how easily consumers can reach live staff at local, school district, and State offices plus health insurers
- Requires periodic assessments of government and health insurance company websites for user-friendliness and ease of finding information
- Director must submit monthly reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing the frequency and ease of reaching live staff and website usability findings
Legislative Description
Establishes independent State Office of Consumer.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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