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NJ S885
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Individuals not licensed by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission who send text messages soliciting homeowners about selling their homes must first send a separate disclosure text stating they are unlicensed, naming their employer, and identifying the message as a solicitation
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First-time violations carry penalties up to $5,000, with subsequent violations penalized up to $10,000, enforced by the Division of Consumer Affairs
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The Division of Consumer Affairs must develop a public education program to inform licensed real estate professionals and homeowners about these requirements and potential fraudulent text solicitations
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The bill takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires text messages soliciting home owners to provide notice when individuals sending solicitations are not licensed by New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026