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NJ S837

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey residents entering assisted living or long-term care facilities for at least 90 days may terminate trash collection contracts without paying early termination fees
  • Service recipients must provide 45 days' notice before termination, though this requirement is waived for immediate physician-ordered relocations, allowing termination within 48 hours
  • Trash collection providers must supply a standard termination form signed by both the service recipient and physician
  • Legal representatives (power of attorney, conservator, guardian) may request termination on behalf of service recipients unable to do so themselves
  • Takes effect on the first day of the 12th month following enactment

Legislative Description

Allows individual entering assisted living or long-term care facility to terminate trash collection contract.

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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