A 5619 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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 1 of 4 stages cleared
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
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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May 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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