Prohibits revival of certain time-barred consumer debt litigation claims.
This bill prohibits creditors from reviving consumer debt claims that have passed the six-year statute of limitations, even if the debtor later makes a payment, acknowledges the debt, or promises to pay. It directly affects individuals who owe personal, family, or household debts - including medical and standard consumer credit - and creditors attempting to collect on expired claims. The law explicitly states that subsequent actions by debtors (like partial payments or written acknowledgments) after the six-year period ends cannot extend the time to file a lawsuit. The bill applies immediately to all consumer debt claims filed on or after its effective date, aligning with New Jersey's existing six-year limit for such cases.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 5, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
May 15, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
lower
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ellen Park
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