A 3233 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits solicitation of business based on death notices and obituaries.

This bill prohibits businesses from contacting individuals to sell goods or services within 90 days of a death notice or obituary publication for a family member or tenant. It directly affects people who have recently lost a loved one or a tenant, preventing companies from exploiting their grief for sales. The law makes such solicitation a violation of New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, subjecting offenders to fines up to $20,000 per violation and potential court-ordered penalties. Enforcement relies on existing consumer protection mechanisms, including Attorney General actions and civil lawsuits for damages.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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