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NJ S510

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Dealers must check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database for open recalls before selling any used vehicle and provide buyers with printed recall information if any are found
  • Prohibits dealers from selling used vehicles subject to "stop sale" or "do not drive" designations from NHTSA
  • Creates a conclusive presumption that dealers had no knowledge of recalls if the NHTSA website showed no open recalls when they checked the vehicle identification number
  • Caps attorneys' fees in consumer fraud actions against dealers at $1,000 or one-third of damages awarded, whichever the court chooses
  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires dealerships to notify buyers of recalls on used motor vehicles for sales; limits attorneys' fees in certain consumer actions.

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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