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NJ S965
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Requires state agencies and local government units in New Jersey that use automated phone systems to provide callers the option to press zero to reach a human operator during normal business hours
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Applies to any government entity required by law to provide a public telephone contact number, including all three branches of state government, departments, boards, commissions, and independent agencies
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Covers local units defined as municipalities, counties, other political subdivisions, and their agencies
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with agencies permitted to take preparatory administrative steps beforehand
Legislative Description
Allows person calling certain State or local government entities to have option of speaking or leaving recorded message with human telephone operator during normal business hours.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026