Prohibits use of deceptive marketing practices by substance use disorder treatment providers.
New Jersey Senate Bill S 3955 prohibits substance use disorder treatment providers - including licensed facilities and recovery residences - from using deceptive marketing practices. It requires all advertising materials to clearly state the types of services offered, service locations, and the provider’s name in plain language. The bill bans false claims about network status, misleading contact information, fake website redirects, implied relationships with other providers, and inaccurate descriptions of services. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $20,000 per offense, and affected individuals can sue for triple damages plus legal fees. The law aims to protect consumers from misleading advertising in the substance use treatment sector.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2024
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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