NJ S526

Consumer contracts containing provisions that require waiving the right to file complaints with law enforcement, state agencies, county or municipal agencies, or other entities would be null and void under this amendment

Arbitration agreements and other consumer contracts cannot require consumers to waive substantive rights under New Jersey's consumer fraud act (P.L.1960, c.39), used car lemon law (P.L.1995, c.373), or other consumer protection laws

Contract language that implicitly or explicitly restricts consumers from reporting complaints to government agencies would be invalidated

Amends P.L.1981, c.454 (C.56:12-16) regarding consumer contract provisions in New Jersey

Takes effect immediately upon enactment; sponsored by Senator James Beach representing District 6 (Burlington and Camden)