Prohibits service repair contractors from charging hourly rates for travel time.

New Jersey Assembly Bill A983 prohibits service repair contractors from charging consumers hourly fees for travel time to or from a customer's location. This law directly affects consumers who pay for home or property repair services (e.g., appliance, HVAC, or plumbing repairs) and contractors who previously billed for travel. The bill amends the Consumer Fraud Act to make such travel charges an unlawful practice, punishable by fines up to $10,000 for first offenses. Violations can also trigger penalties like cease-and-desist orders, punitive damages, and treble damages for affected consumers. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.