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NJ S509
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
- Dealers must check with the vehicle manufacturer or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for outstanding recalls before selling any used motor vehicle
- Prospective buyers must be informed of any discovered recalls and whether the recall work has been resolved prior to finalizing the sale
- Dealers who check the NHTSA website and find no open recalls for a vehicle's VIN receive an irrebuttable presumption of no knowledge of prior recalls, with no liability for website errors or omissions
- The law applies only to retail dealers, excluding wholesale sales, dealer-to-dealer transactions, and sales to junk yards or vehicle recycling businesses
- Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires dealership to notify buyers of recalls on used motor vehicles for sale.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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