Makes certain for-profit debt adjusters eligible for licensing to conduct business in State.
New Jersey bill A4598 (A4598) allows for-profit debt adjustment companies to obtain state licenses to operate, expanding eligibility beyond current nonprofit-only provisions. To qualify, for-profit entities must not handle consumer funds and must comply with federal FTC regulations (16 C.F.R. 310.4). The bill exempts for-profits from bonding requirements and annual salary/expense certifications required of nonprofits, while requiring them to disclose key service details - including fees, timelines, and credit risks - to debtors in written agreements. This change aligns state oversight with federal rules but maintains core consumer protections like fee limits and transparency requirements.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 17, 2024
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Jun 17, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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